Washington, D.C. | June 27, 2025 — A high-stakes congressional hearing on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) took a dramatic turn this week, with lawmakers accusing the Pentagon of misleading the public, and former President Donald Trump making a bombshell claim that is shaking up Washington.During the House Oversight Committee’s latest hearing, members of Congress grilled Pentagon officials over alleged secret programs and hidden evidence related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). Lawmakers from both parties voiced frustration, asserting that the Department of Defense has intentionally withheld critical information from Congress and the American people.Lawmakers: “We Are Being Lied To”Several congressmen cited whistleblower testimonies and classified briefings to support the claim that the Pentagon has operated covert UAP retrieval and reverse-engineering programs—without full disclosure to lawmakers.Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) stated,“We are being lied to. The American people deserve to know the truth. This is not about aliens—it’s about accountability and government transparency.”Another member, Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), added,“If the Pentagon is hiding the existence of non-human craft or technologies, then we are looking at the biggest cover-up in American history.”The hearing included declassified video footage, expert testimonies, and newly released documents suggesting repeated encounters between U.S. military pilots and unknown craft performing maneuvers that defy known physics.Trump’s Shock StatementAdding fuel to the controversy, former President Donald Trump made a shocking remark during a campaign rally in Ohio, saying:“I was told some things while I was president… things you wouldn’t believe. But what’s worse is that they’re still hiding it, and they think they’re smarter than Congress or the American people.”He stopped short of providing specific details but hinted at “technology not from this world” and accused unnamed Pentagon officials of manipulating intelligence and “fooling everyone—including Congress.”Trump’s remarks instantly triggered headlines and social media speculation, with many demanding a full release of classified files.Pentagon Denies WrongdoingIn response to the hearing and Trump’s comments, the Department of Defense issued a carefully worded statement denying any deliberate deception.“The Department remains committed to transparency regarding UAP investigations,” the statement read, while also insisting that no verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial origin has been discovered to date.Despite that, growing bipartisan pressure is mounting for the declassification of all UAP-related documents, including those from intelligence agencies, military contractors, and special access programs.What’s Next?Congress is now expected to push forward a UFO Disclosure Act, which could mandate public release of government-held data on UAPs. Some lawmakers are even considering subpoenas for defense officials who have declined to testify under oath.With Trump reigniting public interest and Capitol Hill demanding answers, the debate over UFOs—and what the government knows—is now at the center of national attention.⸻Tags: UFO Disclosure, Trump UAP Claim, Pentagon Secrecy, U.S. Congress Hearing, Extraterrestrial Technology, UAP Cover-Up, Whistleblower Testimony, National Security.
