• Investing
  • Stock
Round Table Thoughts
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Home Economy Republicans rip Biden after Chinese spy balloon shot down: ‘Our enemies used to fear us’
Economy

Republicans rip Biden after Chinese spy balloon shot down: ‘Our enemies used to fear us’

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

FIRST ON FOX: Congressional Republicans ripped into President Biden after the Chinese spy balloon was shot down on Saturday, with one saying our ‘enemies used to fear us.’

Several Republicans in both chambers of Congress weighed in on Biden shooting down the balloon off the coast of South Carolina after it flew across the U.S. over several days.

The downing came after public outcry about the balloon, which hovered over several states including Montana and the Palmetto State.

Texas Republican Rep. Pete Sessions said he believes ‘it’s very clear that, because commonsense Americans were overwhelmingly disgusted with not only the administration’s responses to questions, they were horrified that we have a president who would allow Chinese spyware to be on top of our country for days at a time and seemingly to do nothing.’

‘So I applaud the American people, normal American citizens who expressed outrage,’ Sessions told Fox News Digital in an exclusive Saturday phone interview. ‘That, that is why this happened.’

Sessions also blasted the Biden administration, saying they are ‘slow to recognize dangers against American sovereignty and even slower to defend our borders or the things which we pride ourselves most in, and that is the ability we have to protect ourselves with the world’s greatest military.’

‘And in this case, President Biden and the administration have made too close to friends with the Chinese that they were influenced to do nothing,’ Sessions said.

‘Thank God that the American people voiced their opinion,’ he added.

Senator Josh Hawley, R-Mo., told Fox News Digital the Saturday shoot-down ‘was just another display of incompetence and weakness from Joe Biden.’

‘He should have shot down the Chinese spy balloon before it entered US airspace or as soon as it did – not after it spent days collecting data over the United States,’ Hawley said. ‘We need an investigation into how this was allowed to happen.’

Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, excoriated Biden in a Saturday statement, telling Fox News Digital that our ‘enemies used to fear us.’

‘The Chinese spy balloon traveled across our country,’ Nehls said. ‘President Biden failed America and showed weakness in the face of the Chinese Communist Party.’

‘Our enemies used to fear us; what will they think now?’ he continued. ‘This wouldn’t have been a problem under President Trump.’

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., told Fox News Digital TKTK.

House Republican Conference chairwoman Elise Stefanik of New York told Fox News Digital ‘Joe Biden was tested on the world stage and abysmally failed.’

‘The Chinese Communist spy balloon should never have been allowed to cross into our sovereign nation gathering intelligence,’ Stefanik said. ‘The American people deserve to know why Joe Biden allowed this national security threat for so long, why he tried to hide it from the American people, and what information our foreign adversaries were gathering.’

‘This is a time for peace through strength, and the Chinese Communist Party must know violations of American airspace will not be tolerated,’ she added.

Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., praised the military for safely taking down the balloon and called for an investigation into China’s actions.

‘I commend the United States Military for safely shooting down the Chinese surveillance balloon over the Atlantic Ocean today. The surveillance balloon should have never been allowed to enter the United States,’ Kustoff said.

‘The question is why did the Biden Administration allow the spy balloon to encroach our airspace? Republicans and Democrats need to fully investigate these aggressive actions by China,’ he continued.

GOP Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee suggested the possibility of a Hunter Biden connection to the delay in bringing down the Chinese spy balloon.

‘Almost 48 hours after public discovery, the Chinese spying balloon has been shot down,’ Blackburn said. ‘It makes you wonder, would Biden’s Department of Defense have shot it down if the American people hadn’t found out?’

‘Was Biden concerned with upsetting his friends and Hunter’s business partners over in China when assessing the Chinese spy balloon?’ she continued.

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., also went after the president for doing ‘nothing about’ the Chinese spy balloon flying over the nation.

‘Communist China’s surveillance balloon violated international law and threatened our homeland,’ Malliotakis said. ‘It’s an outrage that the Biden Administration spotted this balloon days ago as it was flying over the Aleutian Islands and did nothing about it.’

‘The President has not even made a comment about this unacceptable act of aggression by the CCP,’ the New York Republican continued. ‘Whether it’s our border or air space, Congress must take action to protect it, because it’s clear this President won’t.’

Democrats’ sang a different tune in reaction to the shoot-down, with Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy quipping, ‘See. All better, bed wetters.’

The lawmakers’ reactions came as other politicians and pundits poured in Saturday afternoon following confirmation that the United States shot down the balloon.

President Biden said Saturday that he gave the order to shoot down the balloon on Wednesday but his military advisers decided to wait due to concerns over injuring people on the ground.

‘The Biden Administration owes the American people answers now,’ Republican Rep. Andrew Garbarino, a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, told Fox News Digital after the balloon was shot down.

Fox News Digital’s Andrew Mark Miller contributed reporting.

Houston Keene is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.  Story tips can be sent to Houston.Keene@Fox.com and on Twitter: @HoustonKeene 

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
You Might Also Like
  • China’s timing of spy craft incursion was no coincidence, meant to ‘send a message,’ Rep. Gallagher says
  • Pentagon says US detected third flying ‘object’ over Alaska a day before shooting down over Canada
  • Obama ethics chief blasts Biden’s ‘inexcusable neglect of the most basic security protocols’
  • Rep. Tony Gonzales aims to ‘get Congress working again’ with bipartisan visa reform bill
Share
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp

previous post
Democratic Rep. Beyer accuses Republicans of ‘panicking’ over Chinese spy balloon
next post
Pros and Cons of Weekly Options

You may also like

Border Patrol drops New Hampshire checkpoints near Canadian border

May 20, 2023

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoes measure criminalizing fake electors

June 2, 2023

Schumer pledges ‘supercharged’ path to AI regulation when Senate returns...

September 4, 2023

Blinken should resign if he worked to discredit Hunter Biden...

July 13, 2023

Democrat Cherelle Parker wins Philadelphia’s mayoral primary

May 17, 2023

James Buckley, conservative former US senator from New York, dead...

August 19, 2023

US-led coalition issues warning to Houthis, vows ‘consequences’ for Red...

January 4, 2024

How the 9 House Republicans running for speaker are making...

October 24, 2023

Biden’s foreign policy challenges in 2023: China, Russia and war...

December 31, 2023

Rep Comer claims testimony by Biden’s former assistant on classified...

April 5, 2023

    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

    • How to Find Compelling Charts in Every Sector

      July 10, 2025
    • White House accuses Powell of mismanaging Federal Reserve, citing headquarters renovation

      July 10, 2025
    • Italian chocolate giant Ferrero to buy Kellogg’s Froot Loops maker

      July 10, 2025
    • OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome

      July 10, 2025
    • Sports executive charged with bid-rigging in Texas arena project

      July 10, 2025

    Popular Posts

    • 1

      Biden appointee played key role in recruiting Chinese...

      June 25, 2024 3,631 views
    • 2

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

      June 27, 2024 2,919 views
    • 3

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

      August 9, 2024 2,607 views
    • 4

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

      July 10, 2024 2,577 views
    • 5

      Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility...

      August 29, 2024 2,451 views

    Categories

    • Economy (7,009)
    • Editor's Pick (2,171)
    • Investing (538)
    • Stock (2,662)

    Popular Posts

    • 1

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

      June 25, 2024
    • 2

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

      June 27, 2024
    • 3

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

      August 9, 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

    • How to Find Compelling Charts in Every Sector

      July 10, 2025
    • White House accuses Powell of mismanaging Federal Reserve, citing headquarters...

      July 10, 2025
    • Italian chocolate giant Ferrero to buy Kellogg’s Froot Loops maker

      July 10, 2025

    Categories

    • Economy (7,009)
    • Editor's Pick (2,171)
    • Investing (538)
    • Stock (2,662)

    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

    Pennsylvania House passes bill that would...

    June 28, 2023

    Michelle Obama says Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’...

    April 4, 2024

    Republicans, some Dem House lawmakers urge...

    October 12, 2023
    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