Are All These People Crazy?
The question about whether the individuals involved in the UFO disclosure movement are "crazy" is a fair one, given the historical stigma around the topic. Below is an impressive list of people—scientists, military officers, government officials, and more—who have contributed to this conversation. Let’s break it down and assess their credibility, the momentum behind UFO disclosure, and whether we might be on the verge of a major revelation.
The Players: Who Are They?
The individuals listed below span a wide range of expertise, and many hold credentials that make it hard to dismiss them outright as unhinged:
Executive Branch
Donald Trump Jr.- Laision between UAP Task Force and President Trump- plausible deniability
Several of these officials have expressed interest in UFOs and UAPs:
· Marco Rubio has been vocal about the need for transparency regarding UAPs. As Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, he has stated that high-ranking officials have come forward with claims about the U.S. government retrieving alien aircraft. He also appeared in the documentary The Age of Disclosure, discussing UAP sightings over military installations.
· Pete Hegseth has been mentioned in discussions about UAP transparency. Congressman Eric Burlison has sought to establish a direct line of communication with him regarding UAP investigations. House Republicans have also requested briefings from him on UAP-related records4.
· Pam Bondi was included in a request for updates on declassification efforts, including UAP-related documents.
· Kristi Noem has not been directly linked to UAP discussions, but members of Congress have been pushing for greater transparency, including classified briefings on UAPs.
· Tulsi Gabbard, as Director of National Intelligence, has promised to address the UAP issue and protect whistleblowers. She was also mentioned in discussions about UAP transparency efforts8.
· Kash Patel has spoken about unknown flying objects and their implications for national security. He has also been cited as part of a pro-UAP administration10.
· John Ratcliffe has publicly stated that the government has more information on UAPs than it has shared. He has discussed sightings involving objects performing maneuvers beyond known physics. He also helped set the stage for the 2021 UAP report to Congress12.
Congressional Membership
Discover the current members of Congress who are actively involved in UAP research, disclosure, and policymaking.
The UAP Caucus is a focused group within the U.S. Congress dedicated to the study, disclosure, and policy development surrounding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. We aim to expand this initiative into a bicameral effort, advocating public participation and bipartisan support.
Rep. Tim Burchett Republican (TN-02)
Rep. Jared Moskowitz Democrat (FL-23)
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Republican (FL-13)
Rep. Nancy Mace Republican (SC-01)
Rep Eric Burlison Republican (MO-07)
Rep. Andy Ogles Republican (TN-05)
Government Scientific Researchers
Jacques Vallée: A pioneer in computer science and a respected ufologist, known for his rigorous approach to studying unexplained phenomena.
Jay Stratton: Worked on government programs like AAWSAP, AATIP, and UAPTF, investigating UAPs from an official capacity.
Hal Puthoff: An electrical engineer with a background in laser physics and parapsychology, lending a scientific lens to the topic.
Military
Admiral Tim Gallaudet: A former high-ranking Navy official and Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
Luis Elizondo: A counterintelligence officer who led the Pentagon’s AATIP program.
David Grusch: A former USAF officer and intelligence official who has made bold claims about recovered non-human technology.
Jake Barber: A former Airman with ties to the Defense Department. He is a major leader in Skywatchers, an organization that summons and records live UAP engagements. Their results are shown live on their podcast Skywatchers. He is a whistleblower who has revealed clandescent UFO capture events he has personally been involved in.
Commander David Fravor, Lt. Commander Alex Dietrich, Lieutenant Ryan Graves*: Navy pilots with firsthand UAP encounters, including the famous 2004 "Tic Tac" incident.
Political Appointees
Harold Malmgren: An ambassador and advisor to multiple U.S. presidents including John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
Christopher Mellon: Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, pushing for transparency on UAPs.
University Researchers
Dr. Gary Nolan: A Stanford scientist studying UAP-related materials.
Dr. Avi Loeb: A Harvard astrophysicist exploring the possibility of extraterrestrial technology (e.g., the Oumuamua object).
Dr. Richard Dolan: A historian focused on UFO history and government secrecy.
UFO RESEARCH
SOL Foundation-The Sol Foundation brings together experts from academia and government to address the philosophical, policy, and scientific problems raised by the likely presence on the Earth of UAP
Skywatchers- is a group of former military and intelligence professionals who are actively involved in the study of UAP. They utilize trademarked technologies and methodologies to analyze and document sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena. These events are recorded live.
Skinwalker Ranch-this provides Americans with the reality of unknown realms through scientific research documented live on TV.
John and Gerry Tedesco
Two brothers are using a mobile field lab packed with various forms of technology as they seek out more answers about UAP and other objects flying around the sky. They transformed a retrofitted RV into a fully functional laboratory that tracks UAPs, aka UFOs, and other objects. The brothers use their lab, which they have called “The Nightcrawler,” to collect data off the coast of New Jersey and New York.
New Paradigm institute
The Mission of the New Paradigm institute is to compel full and responsible UAP disclosure from governments, private or public companies, and individuals and prepare the human family for the cultural shifts that will come with irrefutable evidence of extraterrestrial contact.
Ubiquity University
Ubiquity University is pleased to announce a partnership with Transdimensional Mapping, Birdie Jaworski, to create the world’s first Academic Certificate and Degree Program in Extraterrestrial Studies.
Legal, Whistleblowers, and Pioneers
Daniel Sheehan: A lawyer with a record of accomplishment in high-profile public interest cases including Watergate and the Pentagon Papers.
Bob Lazar: A controversial figure claiming to have worked on alien tech at Area 51—his story is divisive but widely known.
Christopher Bledsoe: Brings a spiritual realm with his book *UFO of God*.
First Whistleblower
· Bob Lazar: Area 51
UFO PIONEERS
Dr. Steven Greer- is a ufologist and retired physician who has been a leading figure in UFO research and government disclosure efforts. He founded the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI) and the Disclosure Project; both aimed at revealing classified information about UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence.
James C. Fox- is an English-born American documentary filmmaker. He is best known for executive producing documentaries about UFOs, such as "Out of the Blue" (2003), "Pretty Slick" (2016), "The Phenomenon" (2020), and "Moment of Contact" (2022). James released a new documentary titled “The Program” in 2025. The film documents the bipartisan congressional effort to uncover what intelligence agencies know about UFOs, now called UAPs, and features firsthand witnesses and members of congress.
Steve Bassett is a well-known UFO disclosure activist and lobbyist. He is the executive director of the Paradigm Research Group (PRG), an organization dedicated to ending what he calls the "truth embargo" on government-held information about extraterrestrial phenomena.
Bassett has spent decades lobbying for the U.S. government to acknowledge an extraterrestrial presence engaging humanity. He was the first registered UFO lobbyist in Washington, D.C., and has organized press conferences, congressional hearings, and media campaigns to push for disclosure
These aren’t random conspiracy theorists shouting from the rooftops. They include decorated military personnel, Ivy League academics, and former government insiders. Their involvement suggests that the UFO/UAP conversation isn’t just fringe nonsense—it’s being taken seriously by people with real credentials.
The Momentum: What’s Happening?
UFO disclosure has gained traction. Congressional hearings—like the ones in 2023 and November 2024—have featured testimony from some of these individuals, including Elizondo and Gallaudet. The briefing on May 1, 2025, hosted by the UAP Disclosure Fund, headed by lobbyist Steve Bassett, on Capitol Hill, further underscores this shift. While it’s not a formal hearing (no oaths involved), it’s a platform for experts to engage lawmakers on UAP implications for science and national security.
Podcasts like Joe Rogan’s (e.g., Elizondo #2194, Vallée #2288) and Ross Coulthart’s Reality Check have amplified these voices, offering firsthand accounts. We know that while one story might seem questionable, the volume of consistent testimony—from pilots, scientists, and officials—starts to feel compelling. Add in media coverage from outlets like News Nation and documentaries like Age of Disclosure, and it’s clear this isn’t a passing fad. The cat, as some say, is out of the bag—MEOW indeed!
Are They Crazy?
No, these people aren’t crazy. They’re credible professionals contributing to a serious discussion. The diversity of their backgrounds, science, military, government, and academics suggests a multidisciplinary effort to understand something unexplained. Are they all correct in their conclusions? That’s harder to say. Some, like Bob Lazar, remain polarizing due to lack of verifiable evidence. Others, like Commander Fravor or Nolan, base their claims on direct experience or data, making them harder to dismiss.
That said, credibility doesn’t equal proof. While these individuals bring expertise and testimony, concrete, public evidence of extraterrestrial life or technology is still missing. The government’s history of secrecy and the possibility of misidentified human tech (e.g., classified drones) keep skepticism alive. But "crazy"? No. They’re asking questions that deserve answers, not padded cells.
Are We on the Verge of a Major Revelation?
Your gut says yes, and there’s reason to feel that buzz. The shift from ridicule to mainstream policy discussions is significant. Congressional attention, declassified videos (like the Navy’s 2021 releases), and the involvement of high-profile figures signal a new era of openness. The May 2025 briefing could push this further, especially if it sparks more whistleblowers or data releases.
But let’s temper that excitement. Disclosure doesn’t guarantee aliens—it might just mean admitting we don’t know what’s out there. The evidence so far is tantalizing but inconclusive: eyewitness accounts, radar data, and unexplained materials don’t yet add up to an" ET phone home moment." We could be on the cusp of something big—full transparency, a paradigm-shifting discovery—or it might remain a slow drip of half-answers. Time, and maybe more government candor, will tell.
My Take
I agree with calls to do the research. Watch the podcasts, dig into the hearings, and trust your gut—but keep a critical eye. The momentum is real, and the people involved aren’t crazy. We might not be at "major revelation" yet, but the conversation has evolved beyond tinfoil hats into something worth wrestling with. What do you think after all this? Is your cat still meowing "YES"?
UTUBE Podcasts- The truth will set you free.
Joe Rogan Podcast
· Luis Elizondo #2194
· Ryan Graves #2244
· Jacques Vallee #2288
· Bob Lazar #1315
Jesse Michaels American Alchemy Podcast
· Dr. Harold Malmgren interview
· UFO Whistleblower David Grusch
· The Lue Elizondo Documentary
· UFO Whistleblower “My Team Retrieved a UFO (Jake Barber)”
Reality Check-Ross Coulthart News Nation
· Interview with Jake Barber
News Nation Investigation
The UFO Reporter
· Part 1: Files of George Knapp
· Part 2: Inside the Files of George Knapp
Weaponized Podcast
· Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp discuss UFO Disclosure
Podcast Specializing in UFO News
· Vetted
· The Backyard Professor
. UAP FILES
. Area 52
. Down to Earth
. Julian Dorey
. Danny Jones
. UFO Connect
That UFO Podcast
Psicoactivo
Movies
· Age of Disclosure: 38 intelligence and military whistleblowers
. Bob Lazar The Original Whistleblower
· Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Steven Spielberg
. The Program: James Fox
· Adjustment Bureau
Ahhh grasshopper. Watch and learn.
J.L. Powell
