UFO Myth to Government Disinformation Myth

The recent Wall Street Journal article “The Pentagon Disinformation That Fueled America’s UFO Mythology” proclaims that the Pentagon itself deliberately propagated UFO myths over decades—particularly during the Cold War—to mask highly

By The UFO Chronicles 6-7-2025

classified aircraft and weapons programs, notably by spreading fake flying-saucer photos near Area 51.

In short, instead of aliens being real, the government made up the alien stuff to hide real, terrestrial black projects.

Ironically, with part of the title in mind, i.e., “…America’s UFO Mythology,” the author for his argument provides no verifiable, empirical evidence (e.g., names, documents, policies, orders, save Kirkpatrick), he cites anonymous sources, unverifiable claims, and unseen seen documents, emails and texts (although he promises a part II is coming).

Long time critics and or self-proclaimed skeptics in their criques of UFO/UAP phenomenon in regards to the government or military often cite:

• Secretive insiders

• Suppressed evidence

• Institutional obfuscation

• Ambiguous authority

• Compelling, but unverifiable stories

Oh the hypocrisy!

Counter-Mythos Elements at Play

• Alien tech is being hidden	• Alien myths were fabricated deliberately
• Eyewitnesses see UFOs	• Insiders recall disinfo rituals
• Government won’t reveal the truth	• Government created the falsehood
• Cover-up of alien contact	• Cover-up of internal deception
• No documents = conspiracy	• No documents = secrecy again, but reframed

The article reframes the so-called UFO mythology without truly escaping it. It simply substitutes one mystery (alien visitation) with another (a long-running, institutional disinformation campaign), but without the evidence needed to decisively anchor it in fact.

While the author's intent may be investigative rather than mythmaking, the lack of empirical substantiation means the narrative still functions as a myth in the sociological sense—i.e., a compelling, explanatory framework that fills gaps in public understanding and is circulated without direct proof.

Unless and until the documents, names, or hard evidence are made public, the article occupies a paradoxical position: It critiques one so-called myth (UFOs as aliens) while constructing another (UFOs as disinfo)—each dependent on trust in unseen sources, evidence etc.

So let's see what round II has to offer ...

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