The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a highly anticipated hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) — the official term for what was once known as UFOs. The hearing, titled “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth,” featured bombshell claims, including suggestions of underwater alien bases and a secret government program aimed at retrieving extraterrestrial technology.
Allegations of hidden evidence
Former top-level officials testified, accusing the U.S. government of concealing critical information about extraterrestrial encounters for years. A former Department of Defense official revealed that a classified UFO retrieval program has been operational, suggesting that the government has evidence in the form of “photos, videos, and other information” related to these unexplained phenomena.
Critics argue that despite decades of speculation and public interest, much of the UAP data remains shrouded in secrecy, buried deep within the government’s “black” classified world. Witnesses called on authorities to release this information to the public, insisting it’s time to end the stigma surrounding UFO discussions.
Underwater alien base theory
In a surprising twist, Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert raised the idea of an underwater alien base. She asked witnesses, “Are there any accounts of UAPs emerging from or submerging into our waters, which could indicate a base or presence beneath the ocean’s surface?” Boebert pressed further, questioning whether these oceanic UAPs demonstrated technological capabilities that defy current human understanding of physics. Though her questions went unanswered, she vowed to continue pushing for transparency on this mysterious issue.
The Pentagon’s AARO under scrutiny
The Pentagon established the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in 2022 to investigate UAP reports and examine any relevant data held by the government. However, the agency has faced significant criticism for its lack of transparency.
“AARO is unable, or perhaps unwilling, to bring forward the truth about the government’s activities concerning UAPs,” said Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina. Mace questioned the secrecy surrounding the office’s budget, asking, “If there is no ‘there’ there, then why are we spending money on it? And by how much? Why the secrecy?”
Representative Robert Garcia of California added that there is compelling evidence of unexplained objects that warrant serious investigation. “We are detecting things that we don’t understand, and it’s worth looking into,” Garcia emphasized.
Calls to end excessive secrecy
Luis Elizondo, a former U.S. counterintelligence officer and longtime advocate for UAP transparency, delivered a stern warning at the hearing. “Excessive secrecy has led to grave misdeeds against loyal civil servants, military personnel, and the public — all to hide the fact that we are not alone in the cosmos,” Elizondo testified. His statements underscored the urgent need for the government to reveal what it knows about extraterrestrial encounters.
Echoes of last year’s hearing
The latest hearing follows a similar event in 2023 that made waves with shocking allegations. Retired Major David Grusch claimed the U.S. government had recovered nonhuman “bodies” from crash sites. He also alleged the existence of a clandestine reverse engineering program designed to study advanced alien vessels. As the UFO debate heats up, calls for accountability and transparency continue to grow. The public, lawmakers, and experts alike are demanding answers, leaving the question of whether we are alone in the universe more pressing than ever.
