They may have been classified as UFOs, or unidentified anomalous phenomenon, at the time, reports say.
By Nadine YousifAt least three suspected Chinese spy balloons flew over the US undetected during the Donald Trump presidency, defence officials have said.
"It's my responsibility to detect threats to North America. I will tell you that we did not detect those threats," he said. On Monday, John K Kirby, a US National Security Council spokesman, confirmed suspected surveillance balloons flew over the US during Mr Trump's time in office.
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