If the Mattis story is true, then I’m pretty sure he committed treason. Which means the USA is at least partly under the command of a military junta.
Which also means we need to break out the firing squads for these people.
https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/2-spy-balloons-from-china-mace/?utm_source=collin&utm_medium=twitter
2nd Balloon Spotted as Some Theorize that Balloons are for an EMP Attack Test Run
Depends on how big of a boom you put on it. Pretty sure nailing the balloon with just enough 50-cal will allow it to deflate at rate where it will gradually lose its lifting capacity and settle in a soft landing.