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Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth, Written Testimony of Luis Elizondo, November 13, 2024

Luis Elizondo's written testimony for the November 13, 2024 House Oversight hearing 'Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth,' asserting UAP are real and alleging secrecy, suppression, and retaliation around US UAP programs.

Brief

In three pages of written testimony to the House Oversight subcommittees on November 13, 2024, former AATIP head Luis Elizondo states plainly that 'UAP are real' and that advanced technologies not built by any government are monitoring military installations worldwide. He claims the US and some adversaries possess UAP technologies, describing a 'multi-decade, secretive arms race' funded by misallocated taxpayer dollars and hidden from Congress. He alleges that a 'small cadre' within government created a culture of suppression and intimidation, including criminal investigations, harassment, and threats, and that the Pentagon's Public Affairs Office uses a psychological operations officer as the point of contact for UAP inquiries. He proposes a single government point-of-contact, a national UAP strategy, and whistleblower protections.

Metadata

Agency: US House of Representatives
Release: 2024-11-13
Type: PDF • .pdf
Length: 3 pages
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Tags: congressional testimony, UAP disclosure, whistleblower retaliation, Special Access Program, 2024

Key points

Elizondo testified that he previously managed a Special Access Program on behalf of the White House and the National Security Council.p.1
He asserts the US possesses UAP technologies, as do some adversaries, framing it as a multi-decade secretive arms race hidden from elected oversight.p.1
He alleges a culture of suppression and intimidation, including unwarranted criminal investigations, harassment, and efforts to destroy credibility, that he was personally subjected to.p.2
He claims the Pentagon's Public Affairs Office employs a professional psychological operations officer as the singular point of contact for UAP inquiries from the public and media.p.2
He states that he and former colleagues provided classified testimony to the DoD and Intelligence Community Inspector General and were subsequently targeted with threats to careers, clearances, and lives.p.2
He proposes three actions: a single whole-of-government point-of-contact, a national UAP strategy, and a protected environment for whistleblowers.p.2
He calls on lawmakers to use subpoena power against hostile witnesses and to cut funding to UAP efforts hidden from congressional oversight.p.3

Verbatim

Let me be clear: UAP are real. Advanced technologies not made by our Government – or any other government – are monitoring sensitive military installations around the globe.
p.1
I believe we are in the midst of a multi-decade, secretive arms race, one funded by misallocated taxpayer dollars and hidden from our elected representatives and oversight bodies.
p.1
A small cadre within our own Government involved in the UAP topic has created a culture of suppression and intimidation that I have personally been victim to, along with many of my former colleagues.
p.2
Most Americans would be shocked to learn that the Pentagon’s very own Public Affairs Office openly employs a professional psychological operations officer as the singular point of contact for any UAP-related inquiries from citizens and the media.
p.2
Many of us have subsequently been targeted by this cabal with threats to our careers, our security clearances, and even our lives.
p.2
I believe that we as Americans can handle the truth. And I also believe the world deserves the truth.
p.3

Most interesting

Elizondo states he managed a Special Access Program on behalf of the White House and the National Security Council in his last government position.
He alleges the Pentagon's Public Affairs Office uses a professional psychological operations officer as the singular point of contact for UAP inquiries from citizens and media.
The testimony was delivered to two joint House Oversight subcommittees: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation; and National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs.
At the same hearing, Michael Shellenberger's testimony entered the 12-page 'Immaculate Constellation' document into the record; the DoD has denied any record of a program by that name.

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"Let me be clear: UAP are real. Advanced technologies not made by our Government – or any other government – are monitoring sensitive military installations around the globe." (source p. 1).

Brief

Key points

Elizondo testified that he previously managed a Special Access Program on behalf of the White House and the National Security Council.p.1

He asserts the US possesses UAP technologies, as do some adversaries, framing it as a multi-decade secretive arms race hidden from elected oversight.p.1

He alleges a culture of suppression and intimidation, including unwarranted criminal investigations, harassment, and efforts to destroy credibility, that he was personally subjected to.p.2

He claims the Pentagon's Public Affairs Office employs a professional psychological operations officer as the singular point of contact for UAP inquiries from the public and media.p.2

He states that he and former colleagues provided classified testimony to the DoD and Intelligence Community Inspector General and were subsequently targeted with threats to careers, clearances, and lives.p.2

He proposes three actions: a single whole-of-government point-of-contact, a national UAP strategy, and a protected environment for whistleblowers.p.2

He calls on lawmakers to use subpoena power against hostile witnesses and to cut funding to UAP efforts hidden from congressional oversight.p.3

Verbatim

Let me be clear: UAP are real. Advanced technologies not made by our Government – or any other government – are monitoring sensitive military installations around the globe.

p.1

I believe we are in the midst of a multi-decade, secretive arms race, one funded by misallocated taxpayer dollars and hidden from our elected representatives and oversight bodies.

p.1

A small cadre within our own Government involved in the UAP topic has created a culture of suppression and intimidation that I have personally been victim to, along with many of my former colleagues.

p.2

Most Americans would be shocked to learn that the Pentagon’s very own Public Affairs Office openly employs a professional psychological operations officer as the singular point of contact for any UAP-related inquiries from citizens and the media.

p.2

Many of us have subsequently been targeted by this cabal with threats to our careers, our security clearances, and even our lives.

p.2

I believe that we as Americans can handle the truth. And I also believe the world deserves the truth.

p.3

Most interesting

Elizondo states he managed a Special Access Program on behalf of the White House and the National Security Council in his last government position.

He alleges the Pentagon's Public Affairs Office uses a professional psychological operations officer as the singular point of contact for UAP inquiries from citizens and media.

The testimony was delivered to two joint House Oversight subcommittees: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation; and National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs.

At the same hearing, Michael Shellenberger's testimony entered the 12-page 'Immaculate Constellation' document into the record; the DoD has denied any record of a program by that name.