Why experts think the Pentagon covers up UAP reports | Reality Check with Ross Coulthart

Summary

The video script discusses the Pentagon's Arrow report on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), which has been criticized by prominent UAP researchers for its lack of transparency and thorough investigation. The report's conclusions, dismissing the existence of extraterrestrial technology and reverse engineering programs, are seen as an attempt to quell decades-long allegations of government secrecy. Interviews with experts at the Roswell UFO Fest reveal a general lack of trust in government disclosures and a belief in ongoing cover-ups, despite the Arrow report's claims of no evidence for alien life or technology.

Takeaways

• 📜 The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) made a significant admission in 2021, acknowledging the reality of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and their potential threat to national security and flight safety.
• 🛸 The U.S. Department of Defense's UFO investigation office, known as the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), formerly known as AATIP, released a report in 2024 that was criticized for its lack of objectivity and thorough research.
• 🔍 The AARO report was perceived as an attempt to discredit decades-long allegations of secret U.S. retrieval and reverse-engineering programs of alien technology.
• 🤔 Ufologist Don Schmidt, lead investigator for the UFO Museum in Roswell, expressed skepticism about government transparency, suggesting that officials are unlikely to disclose the truth to the public.
• 📚 Best-selling UFO author Kevin Randall questioned the validity of the AARO report, noting the lack of verifiable information and the absence of rigorous investigation.
• 🗣️ Roswell Daily Record reporter Toby Martinez had low expectations for the AARO report, anticipating a dismissal of extraterrestrial life claims, which contrasts with previous whistleblower testimonies.
• 👽 David Fravor, a former UAP task force representative, claimed that the government possesses proof of alien life but is withholding it from the public.
• 🚫 The head of the Pentagon's UAP investigations program, Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, stated that AARO has found no credible evidence of extraterrestrial activity or advanced technology that defies known physics.
• 🕵️‍♂️ UAP researchers, including Schmidt and Randall, have conducted methodical and detailed interviews with first-person witnesses to uncover the truth about events like the 1947 Roswell incident.
• 🌐 The local sentiment in Roswell towards the AARO report and the government's stance on UAPs is one of resigned expectation of a cover-up, rather than anger or surprise.

Q & A

What was the significance of the report released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in June 2021?

The report was significant because it acknowledged the reality of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), their unusual flight characteristics, and their potential threat to flight safety and national security, marking a major reversal from years of taboo and stigma attached to UAPs by the US government.

What is the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), and what was its role in the UAP report of 2024?

The AARO, also known as Arrow, is the US Department of Defense's UFO investigation office. Its role was to deliver a historical review report on UAPs, which was criticized for being poorly researched and seemingly aimed at dismissing decades-long allegations of secret retrieval and reverse-engineering programs of alien technology.

What were the main criticisms of the Arrow report from UAP commentators and researchers?

The main criticisms were that the report was not objective, lacked rigorous investigation, and failed to provide verifiable information. Critics also felt that it dismissed the possibility of extraterrestrial technology and did not adequately address the claims of reverse-engineering programs.

What is the connection between the Arrow report and David Fravor's revelations about a secret retrieval and reverse-engineering program?

David Fravor's revelations about a long-secret retrieval and reverse-engineering program of alien technology preceded the Arrow report. The report was seen as an attempt to counter these allegations with little evidence, declaring no evidence for such claims.

Who are Don Schmidt and Kevin Randle, and what is their stance on the Arrow report?

Don Schmidt is a ufologist and lead investigator for the UFO Museum in Roswell, and Kevin Randle is a military veteran and ufologist who has written numerous books on UFOs. Both were critical of the Arrow report, believing it did not take their research and findings seriously and failed to provide new insights or verifiable information.

What was the general sentiment among the UFO researchers and commentators interviewed in Roswell regarding the Arrow report?

The general sentiment was one of disappointment and a lack of surprise. They felt the report was not genuine in its objectivity and did not provide any new or verifiable information, reinforcing their belief in an ongoing cover-up.

What was the local reaction in Roswell to the Arrow report?

The local reaction was largely one of resignation and expectation. People in Roswell were not angry but rather expected the government to cover up the truth about UAPs, believing that the official explanations were not credible.

What is the significance of the preliminary assessment report on unidentified aerial phenomena by the DNI?

The preliminary assessment report by the DNI is significant because it was the first time a high-level US government agency acknowledged the existence of UAPs, their unusual characteristics, and their potential threat to national security and flight safety.

What concerns do UAP commentators have regarding intelligence failures and national security?

UAP commentators are concerned that similar intelligence failures that led to the 9/11 attacks could be allowing oversights that threaten national security and flight safety, particularly in relation to unidentified aerial phenomena.

What was the expectation from the UAP community regarding the Arrow report?

The UAP community expected the Arrow report to either confirm the existence of extraterrestrial technology or to continue the cover-up narrative. Many were disappointed with the report's conclusions, feeling that it did not provide credible evidence or address their concerns adequately.

What is the role of the Roswell Daily Record in the UAP community?

The Roswell Daily Record, represented by reporter Toby Martinez in the script, plays a role in local journalism and reporting on UAP-related events and opinions within the community, providing a platform for discussion and critique of official reports like the Arrow report.

What is the historical context of the Roswell incident in 1947, and how does it relate to the current UAP discussions?

The Roswell incident in 1947 involved the US military's initial claim of having recovered a flying disc, which was later explained as a weather balloon. This event has become a focal point for UAP discussions and conspiracy theories, with many believing that the government has been hiding the truth about extraterrestrial technology.