• Investing
  • Stock
Round Table Thoughts
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Home Economy Democratic Rep. Beyer accuses Republicans of ‘panicking’ over Chinese spy balloon
Economy

Democratic Rep. Beyer accuses Republicans of ‘panicking’ over Chinese spy balloon

by February 5, 2023
by February 5, 2023 0 comment
Share
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp

Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., said Saturday that Republicans ‘can stop panicking’ after the Chinese spy balloon that had traversed across American airspace for several days was shot down by the U.S. military.

‘Great news for my Republican colleagues, they can stop panicking about a balloon now,’ Beyer wrote in a tweet, shortly after Biden gave brief remarks to the press about the mission to remove the Chinese aircraft from the sky.

Beyer’s comments came shortly after the Chinese spy balloon was removed from airspace just off the coast of South Carolina.

The balloon, which made its way across North Carolina and South Carolina Saturday morning, was shot down by a U.S. military F-22 using a heat-seeking missile on Saturday afternoon.

Beyer faced scandal last year after an investigation concluded that an aide in his office had been working on behalf of the Chinese Embassy to set up meetings with congressional offices. An investigation conducted by the House Sergeant-at-Arms discovered the allegations against the aide, identified as Barbara Hamlett, and she was subsequently terminated in October.

Beyer ‘was totally unaware of these activities,’ the congressman’s Deputy Chief of Staff Aaron Fritschner said at the time. ‘As soon as he learned of them, he followed every directive he was given by security officials. The staffer in question is no longer employed by the office of Congressman Beyer.’

President Biden said after the Saturday operation that he gave authorization on Wednesday to shoot down the balloon ‘as soon as possible,’ and the Pentagon chose to wait to shoot it down until it was over the ocean.

‘They successfully took it down and I want to compliment our aviators who did it and we’ll have more to report on a little later,’ Biden added.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin also acknowledged that the order was given to the military on Wednesday and that the Defense Department decided to wait.

Video

‘On Wednesday, President Biden gave his authorization to take down the surveillance balloon as soon as the mission could be accomplished without undue risk to American lives under the balloon’s path,’ Lloyd said.

Several Republican lawmakers and governors have criticized the Biden administration for its lack of communication on the issue and for a delay in shooting the balloon out of American airspace while it hovered over sparsely populated areas of the country.

Fox News’ Andrew Mark Miller and Landon Mion contributed to this article.

Kyle Morris covers politics for Fox News. Story tips can be sent to kyle.morris@fox.com and on Twitter: @RealKyleMorris.

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
You Might Also Like
  • Far-right Israeli ministers’ remarks on future of Gaza draw rebuke from State Department
  • Trump picks up more Senate GOP endorsements
  • House Speaker McCarthy rejects Jeffries’ demand to reappoint Schiff, Swalwell to Intelligence Committee
  • Only a third of American say Biden deserves re-election as president: poll
Share
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp

previous post
Pentagon reveals details on how Chinese spy balloon was taken down with single shot
next post
Republicans rip Biden after Chinese spy balloon shot down: ‘Our enemies used to fear us’

You may also like

Maine House votes to enact bill that expands access to...

June 28, 2023

Putin assisting Maduro regime amid ongoing protests over rigged election...

August 29, 2024

Argentina’s Milei shuts up critics with miracle turnaround of economy,...

May 18, 2024

Meta Connect 2024: Quest 3S, AR Glasses, and AI Innovations

September 27, 2024

Meadows mugshot released after turning himself in for Trump-Georgia case...

August 25, 2023

‘Absolutely not’: Americans weigh in on whether Kamala Harris can...

May 21, 2023

Ex-CIA analyst says intel agencies to be politically active again...

January 2, 2024

Byron Donalds slams San Francisco’s $5 million reparations proposal: ‘Patently...

January 17, 2023

Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesman reveals group’s Gaza propaganda playbook

April 14, 2024

Hunter Biden says staying sober crucial to preventing a Trump...

February 26, 2024

    Stay updated with the latest news, exclusive offers, and special promotions. Sign up now and be the first to know! As a member, you'll receive curated content, insider tips, and invitations to exclusive events. Don't miss out on being part of something special.


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent Posts

    • Week Ahead: NIFTY Stays In A Defined Range; Moving Past This Level Crucial For Resumption Of Upmove

      May 31, 2025
    • Breakouts, Momentum & Moving Averages: 10 Must-See Stock Charts Right Now

      May 31, 2025
    • Leadership Rotation Could Confirm Corrective Phase

      May 30, 2025
    • Run Your Stock Portfolio Like a Pro Sports Team

      May 30, 2025
    • U.S. foreign tax bill sends jitters across Wall Street

      May 30, 2025

    Popular Posts

    • 1

      Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be...

      June 27, 2024 2,765 views
    • 2

      Walz’s honeymoon with China gets fresh scrutiny as...

      August 9, 2024 2,472 views
    • 3

      Biden appointee played key role in recruiting Chinese...

      June 25, 2024 2,451 views
    • 4

      Shein’s global ambitions leaves some cybersecurity experts fearful...

      July 10, 2024 2,432 views
    • 5

      Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility...

      August 29, 2024 2,308 views

    Categories

    • Economy (7,009)
    • Editor's Pick (2,106)
    • Investing (538)
    • Stock (2,582)

    Popular Posts

    • 1

      Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be revived under new House GOP bill

      June 27, 2024
    • 2

      Walz’s honeymoon with China gets fresh scrutiny as Harris camp blasts ‘lying’ critics

      August 9, 2024
    • 3

      Biden appointee played key role in recruiting Chinese businesses to Delaware: ‘Longtime friends’

      June 25, 2024
    • 4

      Shein’s global ambitions leaves some cybersecurity experts fearful of Chinese spy threats

      July 10, 2024
    • 5

      Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility that collaborated with ‘Chinese military company’

      August 29, 2024

    Latest News

    • Week Ahead: NIFTY Stays In A Defined Range; Moving Past...

      May 31, 2025
    • Breakouts, Momentum & Moving Averages: 10 Must-See Stock Charts Right...

      May 31, 2025
    • Leadership Rotation Could Confirm Corrective Phase

      May 30, 2025

    Categories

    • Economy (7,009)
    • Editor's Pick (2,106)
    • Investing (538)
    • Stock (2,582)

    Disclaimer: RoundTableThoughts.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2024 RoundTableThoughts.com. All Rights Reserved.

    Round Table Thoughts
    • Investing
    • Stock
    Round Table Thoughts
    • Economy
    • Editor’s Pick

    Read alsox

    Hunter Biden investigators limited questions about...

    June 23, 2023

    Biden says he’s ‘disappointed’ China’s Xi...

    September 4, 2023

    House Republicans sharpen their knives ahead...

    March 8, 2024
    Sign In

    Keep me signed in until I sign out

    Forgot your password?

    Password Recovery

    A new password will be emailed to you.

    Have received a new password? Login here