The Biden administration is in the process of addressing a concerning situation involving a balloon with a Chinese-made camera that was discovered in the U.S. presidential compound for the first time.
Speaking about the incident for the first time, President Joe Biden said that the U.S. is going to take care of it.
“We will follow through,” said Biden during an interview with ABC News’s George Stephanopoulos.
The balloon was discovered in the compound in early April when the Secret Service began an investigation. It is still unclear how the camera got into the compound or how long it had been there.
The findings have raised concerns about China’s potential spying operations in U.S. territory. The Chinese government has denied any involvement in the balloon’s presence.
It is not yet known what actions the Biden administration will take in response to the incident. It is unclear if the balloon was sent by the Chinese government or if it was a rogue attempt by an individual or group.
The White House has not yet released any details on the situation or the administration’s response. However, Biden did emphasize the importance of taking serious action against any possible infringements of U.S. security.
“It’s an area that we’re gonna make sure that we, uh, take care of it,” he said.
In the meantime, the incident has sparked concerns among lawmakers and security experts about the potential for Chinese espionage operations in the U.S.
The balloon incident highlights the need for increased vigilance on the part of both the U.S. government and citizens to protect their security and privacy. As the Biden administration works to address the incident, Americans should remain aware of potential threats and take steps to protect themselves and their data.