The Biden administration has recently come under fire after a report exposed their attempt to conceal a Chinese spy balloon from the public and Congress.
According to the report, the balloon in question had been discovered by U.S. border patrol agents in January 2021 and was deemed to be a “technical balloon likely of Chinese origin”. The agents then proceeded to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which attempted to conceal the discovery by preventing or delaying release to Congress.
Although the balloon was later shared with Congress, the DHS refused to disclose details of the incident and has since refused to answer additional questions about it. This has been met with significant criticism from lawmakers who are questioning why the Biden administration is so unwilling to work with Congress on this issue.
The judgement of DHS officials to conceal a possible Chinese spy balloon is cause for concern, as it raises the prospect of similar incidents being attempted in the future with no accountability given to the Biden administration.
At present, it is unclear how the spy balloon was able to enter the country and why DHS officials felt the need to conceal it from Congress and the public. To ensure the security of our borders and national security as a whole, the Biden administration must be more transparent and willing to work with Congress. Only then can we take steps towards stronger border security and a resolution to this incident.
The Biden administration has recently come under fire after a report exposed their attempt to conceal a Chinese spy balloon from the public and Congress.
According to the report, the balloon in question had been discovered by U.S. border patrol agents in January 2021 and was deemed to be a “technical balloon likely of Chinese origin”. The agents then proceeded to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which attempted to conceal the discovery by preventing or delaying release to Congress.
Although the balloon was later shared with Congress, the DHS refused to disclose details of the incident and has since refused to answer additional questions about it. This has been met with significant criticism from lawmakers who are questioning why the Biden administration is so unwilling to work with Congress on this issue.
The judgement of DHS officials to conceal a possible Chinese spy balloon is cause for concern, as it raises the prospect of similar incidents being attempted in the future with no accountability given to the Biden administration.
At present, it is unclear how the spy balloon was able to enter the country and why DHS officials felt the need to conceal it from Congress and the public. To ensure the security of our borders and national security as a whole, the Biden administration must be more transparent and willing to work with Congress. Only then can we take steps towards stronger border security and a resolution to this incident.
