Chapter 1: Understanding Classified UAP Briefings

The classified briefings that coincided with the release of the 2021 ODNI UAP report introduced significant changes in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). What insights did Congress receive?

Consider a scenario where a process is underway to disclose the existence of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), ultimately confirming humanity's solitude in the universe. The initiative is officially in progress, with Congress actively pursuing knowledge through new legislative measures.

The NDAA, which was passed by Congress and endorsed by President Biden, now mandates annual reports on findings related to UAP. The first briefing is set to occur no later than October 31, 2022, encompassing both classified and unclassified formats.

The Galileo Project, launched by Harvard astrophysics professor Avi Loeb last year, is working on constructing a telescope aimed at capturing high-resolution images of UAP. This project involves over 100 scientists globally, with Lue Elizondo and Christopher Mellon serving as research affiliates.

Equally compelling, former AATIP director Luis Elizondo continues to captivate audiences with thought-provoking hypothetical scenarios. In a recent interview featured on Theories of Everything and Disclosure Tonight, Elizondo shared a hypothetical analogy.

In this scenario, Pentagon personnel operate a classified UFO program devoid of congressional oversight or presidential awareness.

"Imagine if some individuals had run a UFO program in the past, but due to certain events, presidents and Congress were left in the dark. Now, they're managing an operation deemed rogue but still critical. What happens when the government discovers these operations were conducted without oversight? Who will be accountable for failing to brief Congress as legally required?"

This revelation, if accurate, would be momentous, but Elizondo didn't stop there.

He also referenced an aerospace company that gained unfair bidding advantages due to possessing exotic materials, supplied by the U.S. government decades ago.

"If this is true, some aerospace companies may have gone bankrupt, leading to hundreds of job losses, and billions of dollars could have exchanged hands due to contracts awarded unfairly."

This raises questions about why government contractors, aware of these unfair practices, didn’t alert Congress or file legal complaints.

Furthermore, stocks of major aerospace firms are traded daily, making the financial implications significant.

In another discussion on Dr. J. Radio Live, Elizondo was questioned about whether he had approached Lockheed Martin regarding their exotic assets.

"Yes, we have asked, but I can't disclose their response due to restrictions from certain organizations and military contractors."

Elizondo affirmed his belief that the U.S. government possesses exotic materials, a claim he stands by.

When probed about governmental transparency, Elizondo's response can be seen in the following clip:

In a rare appearance on The Joe Rogan Show, Christopher Mellon discussed information related to the Roswell incident, claiming, "I've heard from credible sources that there's some truth to these accounts."

Elizondo's numerous interviews and hypothetical scenarios regarding UAP raise substantial implications. If his analogies are rooted in his experiences with the Pentagon's UAP program, they could suggest a significant government cover-up involving UFO crash retrievals concealed from the public and Congressional oversight.

Elizondo's suggestions point towards a potential rogue UFO program within the U.S. government, operating without congressional monitoring, potentially allowing managers to make policy decisions unchecked, which could be seen as contempt of Congress.

An intriguing element of this analogy is that at one point, these UFO programs had some level of congressional oversight before becoming elusive.

In an ideal scenario, Congress would be fully informed about AATIP's findings from years of research, but is that the case?

Chapter 2: A Look Back at Elizondo's Resignation

Reflecting on October 4, 2017, the day Lue Elizondo left his role as AATIP director, one must consider his motivations. Elizondo, a dedicated patriot with a commendable service record, was reportedly blocked from briefing then-Secretary of Defense General Mattis on crucial intelligence.

Had Elizondo been able to meet with Mattis, he would likely have shared details about UFO programs lacking congressional oversight and the illegal bidding practices stemming from government contractors' possession of exotic materials.

If the Secretary of Defense had received this intelligence and chose not to act, any subsequent public exposure could implicate him in contempt of Congress, raising potential legal ramifications and tarnishing his legacy.

The issue of plausible deniability surrounding a serving Secretary of Defense in relation to UFO knowledge is a valid concern.

With no other options, Elizondo resigned from AATIP in protest.

One must ponder whether the intelligence Elizondo held exceeded even Congressional intelligence committee clearance. Had he been able to inform Congress independently of this crucial information, it may have alleviated the need for his resignation.

Given Elizondo's accomplishments over the past four years, it’s worth speculating what could have transpired had the Secretary divulged this intelligence to the President and Congressional leaders.

Additionally, why didn’t Elizondo approach the President directly? Perhaps one day we will have clarity on that matter.

Chapter 3: Congressional Insights into UAP

Many believe that Elizondo contributed to the classified UAPTF report prepared for Congress. While this remains unverified, it’s evident that some of the knowledge gathered by AATIP is reflected in the current provisions of the NDAA.

The NDAA addresses shortcomings in intelligence gathering, likely identified in classified reports and insights from Christopher Mellon’s writings.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of both the Senate Armed Services Committee and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, took decisive action, introducing language that demands information about nuclear materials and the biological effects on individuals exposed to UAP.

Dr. Garry Nolan, a Pathology Professor at Stanford, has been engaged by the CIA and aerospace firms to investigate these issues. His research covers cases involving brain damage among U.S. pilots and personnel connected to UAP incidents.

Senator Gillibrand also seeks information on the production, transportation, and storage of nuclear weapons or components.

While the Gillibrand amendment was under consideration, Elizondo offered key insights regarding the nuclear connections to UAP.

In an interview with The Debrief, he asserted, "AATIP recognized the nuclear link, and we validated Robert Hastings' findings regarding UFOs monitoring nuclear facilities."

Hastings interviewed over 150 military personnel, including those directly involved with nuclear weapons, who confirmed that UFOs have consistently surveilled nuclear sites for decades.

Congressional lawmakers are increasingly concerned about UAP incursions at ICBM sites and nuclear storage facilities.

Chapter 4: The Future of UAP Oversight

The hypothetical scenarios presented by Elizondo do not appear in the NDAA provisions aimed at uncovering hidden UFO programs within the Pentagon or investigating the use of exotic materials by government contractors in securing contracts.

His monologue seems designed to provoke lawmakers into demanding Congressional hearings, potentially revealing the clandestine realities of UFO phenomena.

Such hearings could clarify the obfuscation tactics employed by the Pentagon, which many lawmakers have recognized.

The NDAA's language acknowledges a significant gap in intelligence gathering related to UAP.

However, the Pentagon's response, the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group (AOIMSG), is viewed as a strategy to prevent UAP intelligence from reaching Congress.

The pressing question remains: Can Congress uncover the truth and ensure oversight over UAP-related programs, or will the Pentagon continue to obstruct these efforts?

The answer may not materialize until the first annual UAP report is released on October 31, 2022. But can Congress afford to wait?

The potential consequences of the Pentagon undermining Congress’s ability to oversee UAP programs are profound. Congressional hearings could shed light on the realities Elizondo describes in his hypothetical scenarios.

As we consider the implications of Congressional hearings on global conversations regarding UAP, the anticipation of revelations and transparency is palpable.

For further reading, see Christopher Mellon's article, "Why is the Air Force AWOL on this issue?", which critiques the Air Force's lack of involvement in providing UAP data.

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Trail of the Saucers is published by Stellar Productions and Bryce Zabel, co-host of the popular podcast Need to Know with Coulthart and Zabel.