US Congress Holds Hearing on UAP Sightings: Are We Ready for the Truth?

Washington Post

The US Congress recently held a landmark hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs, where officials and experts discussed an issue once confined to the realm of conspiracy theories. As more military officials, intelligence agents, and journalists come forward, the line between scepticism and belief has never been thinner.

Compelling Testimonies and Vanished Evidence

One of the most striking testimonies came from Retired Navy Rear Admiral Timothy Gallaudet. He shared that he’d received an email detailing “multiple near-midair collisions” between military aircraft and a UAP. However, when he went to locate it, the email had vanished, inexplicably deleted. This story echoes the challenges investigators have faced in tracking what some say is a decades-long government cover-up. Gallaudet further testified about a 2017 satellite image showing a disc-shaped UAP. If such images exist, they could be some of the most compelling pieces of visual evidence yet, but the question remains whether the public will ever see them.

Decades of Secrecy Under Fire

Luis Elizondo, a former Pentagon intelligence official with significant experience in the field, spoke out forcefully about “excessive secrecy” around UAPs within intelligence circles. Elizondo argued that these objects have not only been sighted repeatedly but have out-maneuverer even the most advanced U.S. military aircraft, suggesting capabilities that go beyond known adversarial technology. According to him, this secrecy has hampered efforts to understand and address what may pose genuine national security threats.

Security Concerns and Intelligence Risks

Elizondo also shared troubling insights about where these sightings frequently occur near military installations and nuclear sites. The potential for intelligence gaps if these are indeed foreign or extraterrestrial technologies would be massive, potentially even an intelligence failure of historic proportions. The possibility that an advanced, unknown technology could hover near or infiltrate sensitive locations suggests that UAPs may present a far more immediate threat than previously acknowledged.

A Vault of Unseen Evidence

Journalist Michael Shellenberger offered a view into what might be one of the most extensive UAP databases in the world. According to Shellenberger, intelligence agencies have stockpiled hundreds, if not thousands, of high-resolution images and videos of UAPs, stemming from a classified program that began in 2017. He argued that without transparency, public trust erodes and speculation runs rampant. These assets could potentially shed new light on the nature of these phenomena — but they remain hidden from the public eye.

The Plausibility of UFOs: An Evolving Perspective

So, where does this leave us on the question of UFOs? For years, the stigma around “UFO sightings” made it nearly impossible for credible professionals to voice concerns without fear of ridicule. But recent developments, including this hearing, suggest a new era of openness. As credible witnesses describe near-impossible manoeuvres by unidentified objects and a global community of governments and researchers begins to pay attention, dismissing UFOs as mere folklore may no longer be tenable.

The hearing served as a significant step forward, but whether it will lead to transparency, understanding, or even answers is uncertain. Are UFOs real? We might finally be in a position to find out  but only if those holding the secrets are willing to share.

ED: From my inbox from a member in the US.