On Monday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki revealed that the Biden administration has been using spy balloons to monitor activity along the U.S.-Mexico border. The revelation came in response to a question from a reporter about the administration’s plans to use technology to monitor the border.
According to Psaki, the spy balloons were deployed shortly after President Joe Biden took office, and have been in use for several weeks. She also claimed that the balloons had “gone undetected” by the Trump administration.
The balloons, which are equipped with sensors, cameras, and other surveillance technology, are intended to help the government identify and track illegal activity at the border. The balloons can be used to detect movement, identify people, and even monitor the environment.
The Biden administration has not provided details about the balloons’ exact capabilities or locations, but Psaki said that they are “in use in certain areas.”
The use of spy balloons is just one of the many measures the Biden administration is taking to strengthen border security. The administration has also increased the number of Border Patrol agents, rolled out a new immigration policy, and deployed additional resources to the border.
The use of spy balloons has been met with some criticism from civil liberties advocates, who argue that the technology could be used to violate people’s privacy and civil rights. However, the Biden administration has defended its use of the technology, arguing that it is a necessary tool for border security.
The Biden administration’s use of spy balloons is yet another example of its efforts to strengthen border security and address the ongoing immigration crisis. While some may be concerned about the potential for privacy violations, the administration appears committed to using the technology responsibly and only in areas where it is necessary.
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