In a shocking turn of events, a US government official admitted during a live interview with a news reporter that the recent reports of Chinese spy balloons seen above the US were just weather balloons and the US government used them to create anti-China propaganda. The revelation came as the official was being questioned about the legitimacy of the claims that the balloons were a threat to national security.

Here is the transcript of the interview:

News Reporter: Good evening, I’m here with a US government official to discuss the recent reports of Chinese spy balloons found above the US. Can you give us some details on what the government knows about these balloons?

Government Official: Of course, let me start by saying that the Chinese government is behind these balloons. They’re a clear threat to our national security and we’re taking every measure to ensure the safety of our citizens.

News Reporter: But there have been reports suggesting that these balloons were actually just weather balloons that went off course. Can you comment on that?

Government Official: (getting irritated) That’s just fake news spread by the Chinese propaganda machine. These balloons have been traced back to the Chinese military and their intentions are clear.

News Reporter: But what about the evidence pointing towards them being weather balloons?

Government Official: (losing control) Fine! You want the truth? The truth is that yes, they were just weather balloons, but we needed to create anti-China propaganda to distract from our own domestic issues. (pauses and realizes what they’ve just admitted) Oh no, I can’t believe I just said that. (yells at the reporter) This interview is over, I’m not answering any more of your questions!

News Reporter: (trying to remain calm) Sir, can you elaborate on what you just said?

Government Official: (firmly) No. I refuse to answer any further questions. This interview is over. (storms off)

The US government has yet to comment on the incident or provide any clarification on the matter. The official who made the admission has also not been seen or heard from since the interview.

The events of the interview have also inspired whistleblowers within the government to come forward with new information. It has been revealed that the US government is now concerned about the threat of surveillance kites from China and is attempting to shoot them down with their F-35 aircraft. However, their efforts have been unsuccessful so far. One aircraft exploded for no discernible reason while sitting idle on the runway, while the other one attempted to shoot down a kite but missed every shot. The government’s struggle to effectively address this new threat has only added to the growing skepticism and mistrust among the public.