GOP Demands ‘Immediate Intelligence Briefing’ on Chinese Balloon

Elise Stefanik, a member of the House Intelligence Committee and chairwoman of the Republican Conference (N.Y.), demanded this Friday “an immediate intelligence briefing” The Chinese spy balloon hovering above Montana

“The Chinese Communist Party’s violation of the United States’ airspace and growing military aggression is a threat to our national security,” Stefanik said in a press release. According to Stefanik, the congresswoman demanded that she be briefed. “so that we can know exactly how this happened and what malign intentions are behind this spying to ensure we hold China accountable.”

Beijing on Friday admitted Responsibility for the air balloon, including the claim of the “airship” Was for “meteorological and other scientific research.” The Pentagon allegedly instructed President Joe Biden to not shoot the balloon down for fear of being damaged.

Stefanik joins many lawmakers in asking for Biden’s action in light the balloon. “China’s brazen disregard for U.S. sovereignty is a destabilizing action that must be addressed, and President Biden cannot be silent,” Kevin McCarthy, House Speaker (R. Calif.).

Stefanik echoed this sentiment, stating that Biden must ensure the Chinese Communist Party is up and running “does not violate American sovereignty again.”