Much of this past weekend was spent preparing for the Super Bowl. Outside of the world of sports and entertainment, though, several aerial objects have been shot down across North America over the past few days. As The Hill reports, Sunday (February 12) found the U.S. military removing the third unidentified item from the sky in just three days.
At this time, details surrounding the incidents are sparse. Still, several lawmakers are using their platforms to hold the government accountable in offering up an explanation. "There’s been space junk, weather balloons, spy balloons, and military advancements for years," Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote on Twitter yesterday afternoon. "All of [the] sudden world superpowers are shooting unidentified objects down. This looks like a testing of military prowess."
Later on, the far right-conspiracy theorist added, "Lack of evidence and briefings are extremely noticeable." Her message came shortly after the fourth object in recent weeks was shot down over Lake Huron. Officials confirmed that the mission was successful during a briefing. They noted that the item was first spotted on Saturday. It came down because it was posing a threat to civilian aviation.
The first incident, involving a Chinese spy balloon, saw President Joe Biden order the floating device's removal from the Carolina coast last Saturday. Following that, a "high-altitude object" was hovering over Alaska on Friday (February 10). The military promptly shot it down. The next day, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave NORAD direction to shoot down a similar object found over the Yukon territory.
At this time, the general public is searching for more answers. Specifically, they want to know the origin of the aerial objects and their intention. Finally, others are asking why their appearances have become so frequent lately. Rep. Matt Rosendale is among lawmakers pushing for an explanation.
"Members of Congress must have more timely and accurate information so we can keep our constituents informed. DOD — where are you?" he wrote to the Department of Defense. Elsewhere, two Michigan Reps – Debbie Dingell and Lisa McClain – have been equally voicing their concerns online as well. "The increasing incidents of unidentified objects, the latest over Lake Huron in Michigan airspace, are disturbing," the former says.
She went on to demand, "We need the facts about where they are originating from. What their purpose is, and why their frequency is increasing." As for the latter, she told followers, "I have been keeping a close eye on the military’s actions over the Great Lakes today. Our state, and the entire country, deserve answers to what happened, and I will ensure we get them."
Additionally, Biden's Administration is facing criticism for their silence on the objects. Late yesterday evening, the DOD reportedly held a press call. Still, the Pentagon hasn't given any assessment of the unusual item's origin. It's worth noting that General Glen VanHerck, NORAD commander, has made it clear that he's not ruling out the possibility of extraterrestrial activity.
As of Sunday, he is unaware of any other objects causing concern within the U.S. airspace. What are your thoughts on the situation? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more news updates.
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