Why Experts Believe the Pentagon Covers Up UAP Reports • Latest UFO Sightings | UAP

In a recent episode of Reality Check, journalist Ross Coulthart delves into the Pentagon’s handling of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) reports. Joined by NewsNation correspondent Xavier Walton, the discussion uncovers a deep-seated skepticism among experts regarding the transparency and authenticity of these investigations. This article explores why experts believe the Pentagon might be covering up information about UAPs.

Historical Context and the DNI Report

The turning point in the UAP discourse came in June 2021 when the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) released a groundbreaking report. This document, titled “Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena,” acknowledged the reality of UAPs and their potential threat to national security and flight safety. This admission was significant as it marked a departure from decades of stigma and denial surrounding UAPs within the U.S. government.

The AARO Report Controversy

Fast forward to 2024, and the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) released its much-anticipated historical review of UAPs. However, this report was met with criticism from experts who felt it lacked objectivity and thorough investigation. The AARO report was seen by many as an attempt to discredit longstanding allegations of a secret U.S. program aimed at retrieving and reverse-engineering alien technology.

Experts like ufologist Don Schmidt and military veteran Kevin Randall, both prominent figures in UAP research, expressed disappointment in the AARO report. They argued that it failed to provide new information and did not engage in rigorous investigation, merely reiterating what was already known without substantiating any claims.

Expert Opinions and Skepticism

Don Schmidt, the lead investigator for the UFO Museum in Roswell, and Kevin Randall, an author of over three dozen books on UFOs, have long been vocal critics of the government’s handling of UAP reports. Schmidt’s stance is that asking the very entities responsible for the cover-up to come clean is futile. He believes that AARO will continue to dismiss the subject, maintaining that there is no extraordinary evidence of alien technology in the government’s possession.

Randall echoes these sentiments, highlighting the lack of verifiable information in the AARO report. He criticizes the report for its inability to provide checkable data,…