Lakhota
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I can't find any real quote from a defence department official stating what Lakhota claims was stated.
There are claims it was stated, but no quote, and no names. Like this...
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F-22 Safely Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon Off South Carolina Coast
A U.S. Air Force fighter safely shot down a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a written statement.www.defense.gov
The link above seems to insinuate that Secretary Austin said it, but that does not seem to be true.
Here is Defense Secretary Austin's statement...
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Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a statement on the downing of a high altitude surveillance balloon launched by and belonging to China.www.defense.gov
No mention of it occurring under Trump.
Other news reports claim "According to a senior defense department official." Those are normally BS, made up by some reporter who spoke with a janitor.
Please provide an official source for the statement Lakhota. Tweets don't count unless they come from the DOD. Thanks.
An unnamed Pentagon official, reported from a reliable source, is all I need.