| In a highly anticipated hearing titled "Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transparency and Whistleblower Protection," held on September 9, 2025, a House Oversight Task Force convened to scrutinize the U.S. government's handling of Unidentified |
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The UFO Chronicles 9-10-2025 |
Chaired by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets framed the hearing as a critical step towards holding government agencies accountable and rebuilding public trust. The overarching message from lawmakers and witnesses alike was clear: the era of secrecy surrounding UAPs must end, and individuals within the military and government who report these phenomena should be safeguarded, not silenced.
The hearing featured a diverse panel of witnesses, including U.S. Air Force veterans, a senior policy counsel at the Project On Government Oversight (POGO), an active-duty U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer (Operations Specialist) and seasoned Chief Investigative Reporter for KLAS-TV and longtime Ufologist, George Knapp. Their testimonies painted a picture of not only a long history of UAP/UFO encounters, but very recent incredible reports encased in a culture where reporting such incidents can lead to professional repercussions.
Chief Petty Officer Chief Alexandro Wiggins, provided a firsthand, fascinating account of a "Tic Tac-shaped" object emerging from the ocean (transmedium). The UFO was accompanied by 3 similar objects detected on multiple sensors, including radar, and video was recorded inside CIC using a Star SAFIRE multi-spectral EO/IR system. Wiggins stressed the critical need for "de-stigmatized channels" within the military to allow service members to report UAP encounters without fear of career damage or ridicule. His testimony highlighted the psychological and professional burden placed on those who witness unexplained phenomena.
Former “1N1” geospatial intelligence specialist for the U.S. Air Force, Dylan Borland stated that his professional career was "deliberately obstructed, and I have endured sustained reprisals from government agencies for more than a decade" after disclosing his own UAP experience at Langley Air Force Base in 2012. Such accounts resonate with a broader narrative among UAP proponents who argue that fear of reprisal has long suppressed valuable information.
One of the most dramatic moments of the hearing came with the public release of new UAP/UFO footage by Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO). The video purportedly shows a U.S. military drone engaging a high-speed orb off the coast of Yemen in October 2024, with a Hellfire missile reportedly bouncing off the object. While the authenticity and full context of the footage remain subjects of ongoing discussion, its public presentation in a congressional setting marks a significant escalation in the official acknowledgment of UAP encounters.
This footage, alongside expert commentary from investigative journalist George Knapp and additional testimony from U.S. Air Force Veteran Jeffrey Nuccetelli, contributed to a sense of urgency among lawmakers. The implication that UAPs may not only be present but could also be demonstrating advanced capabilities beyond current human understanding, further fueled calls for serious investigation and open disclosure.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle emphasized the need for tangible legislative action. The calls included:
• Increased Transparency: Demands for government agencies to declassify and release UAP-related information currently withheld from the public and Congress.
• Ending Over-classification: A push to reform classification protocols that may be unnecessarily shrouding UAP data.
• Strengthened Whistleblower Protections: Proposals for robust legal frameworks to safeguard individuals who come forward with information about UAPs, ensuring they are protected from professional retaliation, harassment, or intimidation.
The hearing served as a powerful signal that UAP/UFOs are no longer a fringe topic relegated to speculative discussions. With compelling eyewitness testimony, new evidence, and a unified congressional push, the movement for UAP/UFO transparency and accountability appears to be gaining unprecedented momentum, moving from the shadows into the mainstream political discourse. The push for restoring public trust through open dialogue and protected disclosures marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing exploration of phenomena that continue to defy easy explanation.
