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UFOs became a popular subject in the U.S. back in the 1947 but many claim there have been sighting going back far into the past (Image courtesy of Derpy CG on Pexels.com)
In the not-so-distant past, people who talked about subjects like UFOs often found themselves laughed at, labeled as eccentric, and dismissed as conspiracy theorists.
Discussing unidentified flying objects (UFOs), which are now widely referred to as unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), carried a stigma that marginalized those who claimed to have experiences or knowledge involving strange aircraft, unworldly beings, or other mysterious phenomena.
However, in recent years, there has been a notable shift in societal attitudes, especially towards UAPs.
With the declassification of certain government documents, the release of credible military footage, and testimonies from reputable figures, the once-dismissed topic has recently gained more mainstream recognition.
As some governments and military officials have recently begun to acknowledge the existence of the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), the public discourse has slowly evolved, fostering a more open-minded approach to the subject.
Those military officials include David Grusch, who has recently made many extraordinary claims about UAPs, including that the U.S. government has retrieved UFOs (and even some non-humans inside them) as well as their efforts to keep the public in the dark about their findings.
What makes Grusch's claims seem more believable than those of someone standing on a street corner yelling about little green men is his long and prestigious career in the military and in government agencies that were involved in investigating UAP.
Grusch is not only a decorated Afghanistan combat veteran and former Air Force intelligence officer, but was also employed by both National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), according to Wikipedia.
Military Background and UAP Task Force Involvement
From 2019 to 2021, Grusch served as the representative of the NRO to the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force. Afterwards, he became the co-lead for UAP analysis at the NGA from late 2021 to July 2022.
Grusch's influence extended beyond his military roles, as he played a crucial role in drafting the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023. This legislation included provisions for reporting UAP, whistleblower protections, and exemptions to non-disclosure orders and agreements.
Grusch's Explosive Claims
Grusch's claims about a secretive UAP recovery program and the possession of non-human spacecraft and deceased pilots became widely known in the summer of 2023.
It was then that he was interviewed by the journalists Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal who reported Grusch's allegations to The Debrief, a website that describes their focus as "science, tech, and defense news, with an eye for the cutting edge science and technology of tomorrow".
That interview led to others, including a much seen interview with award-winning investigative journalist Ross Coulthart on NewsNation.
Many mainstream media outlets at first did not want to publish Grusch's claims and cited fact-checking and Grusch's safety as concerns as their reasons.
Since then though, there has been more mainstream media coverage of his claims including by the international media, reflecting widespread interest and speculation.
Allegations and Testimonies
Grusch's claims to have "substantive evidence of white-collar crime" concealing UFO programs and allegations of harm and fatalities related to the cover-up.
During a July 26, 2023 Congressional hearing, Grusch provided more details, claiming that he was informed of a multi-decade UAP crash retrieval and reverse engineering program when he interviewed 40 witnesses over four years.
Responses and Congressional Actions
Grusch's claims, however, have faced skepticism from experts and commentators who demand concrete evidence to substantiate these extraordinary claims.
The response from some experts, including NASA's UAP independent study team, has been cautious, emphasizing the need for tangible evidence.
Grusch's claims have triggered a range of reactions from disbelief to concerns about intentional disinformation campaigns.
Government statements, including those from the Department of Defense and NASA, deny the existence of programs involving extraterrestrial materials.
General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, expressed surprise at the lack of evidence for Grusch's claims.
Congressional actions include the proposal of the UAP Disclosure Act 2023, seeking wider access to UAP records and federal government ownership of recovered technologies of unknown origin.
Following the July 26th hearing, a bipartisan group also called for the formation of a select committee on UAPs.
Media Reporting and Public Reception
Grusch's claims have prompted media scrutiny, with connections drawn to studies funded by businessman Robert Bigelow, who has funded studies into UAP and life after death.
Reports on Grusch's psychiatric treatment history have also surfaced since his claims, raising questions about his ability to maintain security clearance.
Grusch claimed that he suffered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to experiences he had while in the military, that he sought treatment for it, and that it is now being used against him to try to smear him and make people skeptical of his claims.
While Grusch's claims have found support in some quarters, others remain skeptical, highlighting the challenge of proving allegations without tangible evidence.
David Grusch's journey from a military intelligence officer to a key figure in UAP disclosures has brought forth a mix of intrigue, skepticism, and calls for further investigation.
As Congress continues to grapple with the implications of his claims, the debate over the existence of extraterrestrial phenomena and government cover-ups remains a complex and evolving narrative.
There are many individuals who have long claimed they have extraordinary knowledge of facts regarding UAP and other mysterious subjects, including the different types of alien races, a galactic federation that is waiting for humans to join them, and much more.
But, as the astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan once said, extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence. And so far we have heard a lot of claims but the only official evidence we have seen are videos that many would not categorize as extraordinary.
Regardless what you believe on this subject, the recent developments seem to indicate that either there is a lot of information that has been purposely hidden from the American public or that we are being lied to by those making extraordinary claims for a reason that isn't always apparent.
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