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India Today
02-08-2025
- Politics
- India Today
JD Vance says he's 'obsessed' with UFOs, vows to investigate Area 51 during break
US Vice President JD Vance recently shared his growing interest in unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) during an appearance on the Ruthless podcast. Speaking candidly, Vance admitted, 'I'm obsessed with the whole UFO thing. What's actually going on? What were those videos all about?' He noted that although he hasn't uncovered much yet, he intends to explore the matter further during the upcoming August congressional to Fox News, Vance even joked that he would take the podcast hosts to a secretive Area 51 base once he discovers the truth of the mysterious Vice President did not detail which videos interested him, but last year featured numerous headlines and viral videos involving peculiar aerial sightings. Last November, the House Oversight Committee held an influential hearing about UAPs. The hearing was intended to achieve transparency into the Pentagon's probe of inexplicable phenomena. One of the prominent testimonies came from Luis Elizondo, former head of the Defense Department's Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP). Elizondo asserted that the U.S. government possesses evidence of extraterrestrial life and accused a hidden group of officials of being a "cabal" of withholding this SIGHTINGS STIR PUBLIC CONCERN Adding to the mystery, SUV-sized drones were spotted flying over New Jersey in December, alarming residents. The Trump administration responded with a report released in January, confirming that some of these drones were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for research House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed public concerns, stating, 'After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized by the FAA for research and various other reasons.' - EndsMust Watch
Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
JD Vance says he is ‘obsessed' with UFO, plans investigation into Area 51 during August recess
US Vice President JD Vance has revealed he is fascinated with unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and stated he plans to probe the matter during the upcoming congressional break. Speaking on the Ruthless podcast released on Friday, Vance confessed he is 'obsessed' with the 'whole UFO thing', reported Fox News. Vice President JD Vance says he is 'obsessed' with UFOs.(AP) Vance reveals UFOs have piqued his interest 'What is actually up? What were those videos about?' Vance was quoted as saying. He acknowledged that in spite of his curiosity, he has not gotten to the bottom of it yet and added that the August recess will give him time to 'dive into the whole UFO thing from last year'. While Vance's comments had a humorous vibe, including a joke about taking the podcast presenters to Area 51, the Vice President seemed genuinely enthusiastic. His comments come as consumers and interested public audiences shift interest into unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs), especially following a year of drone sighting reports and congressional hearings about drone sightings. According to the Fox News report, Vance's remarks came after a wave of government scrutiny over UAPs. In November, the House Oversight Committee conducted hearings that included testimony from former Pentagon official Luis Elizondo, who claimed that the US government possesses evidence suggesting humans are 'not alone in the cosmos.' Also read: Trump mocks JD Vance with unflattering meme igniting speculations of their rift; 'Fat face treatment' Elizondo, who headed the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), accused a shadowy 'cabal' within the government of concealing the truth. During his testimony, he cautioned that excessive secrecy had led to grave misdeeds against loyal civil servants, military personnel, and the public. The New Jersey drone mystery The New York Post reported another notable incident in November 2024, when residents of New Jersey reported sightings of SUV-sized drones hovering over Picatinny Arsenal. The strange aircraft had sparked panic and speculation. However, the White House later clarified that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had authorised the drone flights for research and other purposes, according to Fox News. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt even stated that after the drones flying over New Jersey were authorised after research and study. However, it is unclear whether Vance was referring specifically to this incident during the podcast; however, it is one of the most talked-about aerial mysteries from last year. The NYP report added that Secretary of State Marco Rubio, formerly a senator, claimed in 2023 that senior US officials had 'first-hand knowledge' of a secret Pentagon crash retrieval program. He spoke about it during an interview related to the documentary Age of Disclosure. FAQs Q: Is JD Vance serious about investigating UFOs? A: While his tone was partly humorous, Vance made it clear that he has a genuine interest in the topic and intends to explore it during the congressional recess. Q: What are UAPs? A: UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) is the modern term used by government and defence agencies to refer to sightings or encounters with aerial objects that lack clear explanations. Q: What was the New Jersey drone incident? A: In November 2024, residents spotted large drones over New Jersey. The FAA later confirmed they were authorised for research. Q: Will Vance visit Area 51? A: Vance joked about taking podcast hosts to Area 51 if he uncovers anything significant, but there are no confirmed plans.
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Science
- The Sun
Photo showing ‘1,000ft silver UFO flying over US snapped by airline pilot' released by infamous Pentagon whistleblower
A PHOTO claiming to show a 1,000ft wide silver UFO flying over the US has been released by an infamous Pentagon whistleblower. The picture was allegedly snapped by an airline pilot in 2021 while flying 21,000ft above the Four Corners Monument - spanning New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado. 4 4 Luis Elizondo revealed the photo during a UAP Disclosure Fund event. The spooky picture shows what looks like a circular object floating above the Earth. The UAP Disclosure Fund shared the image on X, and wrote: 'Captured near Four Corners at FL20 — estimated 600 – 1,000 ft in diameter, silver-hued, disc-shaped.' 'Several speakers confirmed Department of Defense and Intelligence Community hold hundreds of similar UAP images + sensor files still classified. 'It's time for full declassification and open scientific analysis.' But sceptics were quick to challenge the discovery - claiming the photo merely showed irrigation circles that are common in desert climates. And the famed UAP debunker, Mick West, added that shadow patterns in the hills are counterfactual to the claim that the object is creating its own shadow, according to a blog post. This comes after Elizondo revealed a freaky photo of an alleged massive alien mothership back in October. He described the supposed spacecraft as a "huge mini city floating in the sky." The picture appeared to show a distinctive disc shape, with a beaming light emanating from it's bottom. Leaked US military audio reveals pilot's stunning UFO encounter as 'cylindrical object' flew just 10ft from his plane The shape is universally recognised as what we understand an alien UFO would look like, as it hovers menacingly in the air over a road. The mysterious "mothership" was debuted at a private event in Philadelphia on October 28, by the former official at the Pentagon. He said: "Guess what we caught in Romania in 2022? By the way, the U.S Embassy,' as Elizondo told attendees at the paid event, gesturing to the photo: 'That.' "'There's a whole lot more here folks. "We're having pilots, military pilots and civilian pilots in Eastern Europe and in the Middle East, report what unimaginably seems impossible. "I just want to give you kind of a small taste of what's going on "behind the scenes." The startling claim directly links the US government to a deliberate alien cover-up, that he was exposing at the bizarre presentation. Elizondo is a former Pentagon official best known for his work on its UFO program - now known as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. Who is Lue Elizondo? By Lydia Doye LUIS "Lue" Elizondo is a former U.S. Army veteran and intelligence officer. Elizondo served in various roles for the Department of Defense, including as the director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program But he is best known for his work on the Pentagon's UFO program - now known as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). Elizondo is a strong advocate for further research and disclosure of government information about UFOs. 4
