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White House Remains Silent on UFO Shootdown Claims
Disclosure By Michelle G. · Sep 26, 2026

White House Remains Silent on UFO Shootdown Claims

The White House has yet to provide any substantive answers regarding claims that President Trump authorized the military to shoot down unidentified flying objects (UFOs), also known as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). Journalist Ross Coulthart alleged that the Department of War had been given permission by President Trump to engage with UFOs and had carried out such actions in both U.S. territory and Juárez, Mexico. When contacted for comment, a Department of War official referred all inquiries regarding authorization and directives from the president to the White House.

The Department of War has faced criticism over its handling of UFO-related footage as well. Two videos purportedly showing a 100-foot triangular UFO hovering over a Colorado military base were said to be in possession of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). However, when asked about these videos by the New York Post, Deputy Press Secretary Joel Valdez stated that after conducting a thorough records review, no footage pertaining to the alleged sighting could be found. This response has raised further questions and skepticism among UFO enthusiasts and researchers.

Since July, Liberation Times has been attempting to obtain information from the Department of War about an operation allegedly conducted at a sensitive U.S. testing facility aimed at luring UFOs or UAPs. Despite repeated inquiries, no substantial answers have been provided by either the Department of War or the White House. The lack of transparency and accountability in addressing these claims has left many questioning the government's commitment to full disclosure regarding UFO sightings and encounters.

The current state of UFO-related information release under Project PURSUE (Persistent Unidentified Reconnaissance System Utilization Effort) remains ambiguous, with much of the released imagery failing to provide clear evidence or answers to ongoing questions. The absence of groundbreaking footage has been a point of contention for those seeking more concrete proof and details about UAP encounters.

Harvard professor David Grinspoon, who specializes in astrobiology and exobiology, has noted that while there is growing interest in UFO studies from both the public and scientific communities, the lack of definitive information from official sources hinders serious academic research. The reluctance to fully disclose UFO-related data could be seen as a continuation of past secrecy policies rather than an effort towards greater transparency.

The White House's silence on these matters raises concerns about the level of scrutiny and oversight in handling sensitive UFO investigations. It also highlights the ongoing challenges faced by journalists and researchers seeking accurate information from government sources. As public interest in UFO phenomena continues to grow, the demand for clear and comprehensive answers from official channels is likely to increase.

The lack of response from the White House regarding UFO shootdown claims and other related inquiries underscores a persistent gap between public curiosity and governmental openness on this topic. This situation not only fuels speculation but also undermines efforts towards credible scientific investigation into UAP phenomena.

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