The nation’s top intelligence official says the U.S. government will share whatever findings it can from ongoing UFO probes.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has said she believes extraterrestrial aliens may exist and acknowledges that the U.S. government holds classified information on the subject.
She pledged to share disclosures from ongoing investigations into UFOs.
Meanwhile, public interest in mysterious sightings shows no signs of waning.
In an interview on the New York Post’s “Pod Force One” podcast released on Aug. 6, Gabbard acknowledged that extraterrestrial life is possible.
“I have my own views and opinions,” she told host Miranda Devine when asked whether aliens could exist. “In this role, I have to be careful with what I share.”
When pressed for a clear answer on whether she thought aliens exist, Gabbard replied, “Yes.”
While stressing that she had no new revelations, Gabbard pledged transparency when the intelligence community has findings it can disclose.
“We’re continuing to look for the truth and share that truth with the American people,” she said.
Gabbard, who oversees 18 intelligence agencies, said she still has “a lot of questions” about a wave of drone sightings over New Jersey in 2024 that sparked public anxiety and prompted federal investigations.
“I’ve heard what the public official line is,” Gabbard said, referencing government statements that the objects were a mix of lawful personal, professional, and government aircraft.
“I just personally still have a lot of questions that are unanswered, because it wasn’t just New Jersey. It was happening in different parts of the country.”
The remarks by Gabbard come amid renewed discussion of UFOs at the highest levels of government.
President Donald Trump addressed the subject in several podcast appearances during the 2024 presidential campaign. On Lex Fridman’s podcast, Trump said he would consider pushing the Pentagon to release additional UFO footage that many enthusiasts believe is still classified.
By Tom Ozimek
