Former Pentagon Official Alleges Government Knowledge of UFOs and Biological Specimens

In a series of startling revelations, former Pentagon official Luis Elizondo has claimed that the U.S. government has been aware of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and their occupants, which he referred to as "biological specimens." These allegations emerged during a promotional tour for his new memoir, where he detailed a 2016 initiative aimed at capturing a UFO in the ocean. Elizondo asserted that the United States has engaged in the recovery of vehicles of unknown origin, emphasizing that these crafts do not belong to any known nation. Elizondo's statements were made during an interview with NewsNation, where he reiterated that the U.S. government has known about the existence of extraterrestrial life for decades. His claims have garnered support from various figures, including the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who played a pivotal role in establishing the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP). However, the Department of Defense has countered Elizondo's assertions, stating that he had no official responsibilities related to UFO investigations while serving in his capacity. In further discussions, Elizondo revealed that investigations indicated these unidentified crafts exhibited a particular interest in military operations and nuclear facilities, often appearing near bodies of water. He recounted a specific plan that had garnered significant interest from the intelligence community but was ultimately denied at the last moment, which he described as a pivotal moment of frustration in his career.