Overview

Chief Investigator George Knapp of 8 News Now has produced an investigative report on a series of unidentified drone swarms that appeared over U.S. civilian and military sites between late 2024 and early 2025. The sightings spanned multiple states—including New Jersey, Nevada, Florida, Texas and California—and affected high‑security installations such as Langley Air Force Base and Wright‑Patterson AFB, where air traffic was briefly halted. While federal officials initially described the events as “no known national‑security threat,” a White House briefing on January 29, 2025 claimed the FAA had authorized the flights for research purposes, a conclusion that Knapp and other analysts say raises further questions about inter‑agency coordination and public disclosure.

George Knapp investigates: Drone swarm mystery and new UAP revelations

The FAA Explanation and Immediate Reactions

National Security Communications Advisor John F. Kirby and other officials asserted that the government could not trace the origin of the craft, prompting criticism from state and local leaders. New Jersey Assemblyman Brian Bergen labeled the response “amateur hour,” and President‑elect Donald Trump suggested the administration was withholding information. The White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt later announced that the “mystery had been solved” by attributing the drones to FAA‑approved research missions. Knapp highlighted a key inconsistency: if the FAA had indeed authorized the flights, why did the FBI, Department of Defense and the FAA jointly issue statements in December 2024 describing the swarms as an unknown phenomenon requiring advanced detection technology?

Historical Context of UAP Incidents

The 2024 drone swarms echo earlier unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) events that have drawn congressional and Pentagon attention. In July 2019, more than 100 unknown objects were reported near ten U.S. Navy warships off the Pacific coast, many appearing as wingless orbs with no detectable propulsion. The June 2021 Pentagon report on 144 UAP incidents concluded that most were not attributable to classified U.S. programs, while leaving open the possibility of foreign or non‑human origins. A separate 2023 incident at Langley AFB saw dozens of objects operating for two weeks despite sophisticated radar and defense systems. These precedents have fueled calls for a permanent, well‑funded UAP investigative body.

Expert Commentary and Legislative Concerns

Rep. Tim Burchett (R‑TN) warned that the drone incursions represent a “test” of America’s air‑space security that the nation is currently failing. Former Nevada Senator Harry Reid, a long‑time advocate for UAP transparency, noted that the government’s admission of “not knowing” what the objects are marks a “significant, albeit preliminary, step.” Former AATIP director Lue Elizondo argued that the technology observed by pilots exceeds known terrestrial capabilities, suggesting a global phenomenon rather than a domestic secret project. Former Navy commander David Fravor added that the persistence of such technology over decades makes it unlikely to be a covert U.S. program, given the difficulty of maintaining secrecy for 15‑20 years.

Conclusion and Outlook

The investigation concludes that the White House’s attribution of the late‑2024 swarms to FAA‑approved research drones does not fully resolve the underlying issues of transparency and inter‑agency communication. Lawmakers and UAP experts continue to press for a permanent, adequately funded investigative office capable of identifying and analyzing objects that demonstrate flight characteristics beyond current human technology. As the public and congressional committees await further clarification, the broader mystery of unidentified aerial phenomena remains open, underscoring the need for systematic, scientifically rigorous study of America’s skies.

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22-02-2026 om 21:52 geschreven door peter  

If we made contact with aliens, what would happen? UFO defence expert reveals how prepared we really are

Alien contact: Is there a playbook? Or is it time to create one? A real-life alien defence expert reveals the truth

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Over the past few years in the US, the subject of UFOs (or UAPs – unidentified anomalous phenomena – as they're officially designated) has transitioned from fringe to mainstream.

This resulted from the release of photos and videos of UAP taken from various military platforms, and led to classified briefings and public hearings in Congress.

The Pentagon set up a unit to investigate UAP called the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), and the subject is now being treated as a defence and national security issue.

Are we prepared?

All this brings into focus the question of what would happen if we actually found aliens – or if they found us.

It would be the biggest scientific discovery in history, and would likely have profound – but difficult to predict – effects on every aspect of society, from politics and religion, through to science, technology, the economy and philosophy.

Individuals would probably react in different ways, some with fear and panic; others with awe and wonder.

Surprisingly perhaps, there doesn't seem to be a co-ordinated, overall plan for an eventuality like this.

While the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Institute authored a document titled the Declaration of Principles Concerning the Conduct of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, these protocols only cover what to do if a radio signal from another civilisation is detected, and the document isn't legally binding on nation states.

However, I got no hint as to the existence of any such document when I handled the UAP issue for the British Ministry of Defence in the 1990s, and neither has such a plan been mentioned in any of the Congressional hearings on UAP.

The nearest Britain came to a plan for making contact with aliens was in 2023, when the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) produced an outline report titled ‘UK readiness for black swan scientific events: Case Study – The discovery of life beyond Earth’.

DSIT's Ideas Lab wrote an eight-page draft before the study was indefinitely paused in 2024.

What do we mean by alien?

A key problem in devising any plan is the wide range of variables when it comes to alien life.

Discovering microbial life in our Solar System, for example, would raise the issue of planetary protection – we don't want to be wiped out by the Venusian flu.

Detecting a radio signal from another civilization would raise very different issues: could we decipher a message from aliens; should we reply; what should we say; and who should reply?

The last question raises the issue of who could truly speak for Planet Earth.

No political or religious leader could speak for everyone, and while a scientist or an academic might be a better choice, what about the billions of people who effectively have no voice? Who speaks for them?

These issues were explored during two meetings at Britain’s Royal Society, held in 2010.

The first was titled, ‘The detection of extra-terrestrial life and the consequences for science and society’ and the second, ‘Towards a scientific and societal agenda on extra-terrestrial life’.

These were multidisciplinary events with participation not only from astronomers and astrophysicists, but also from psychologists, anthropologists and theologians.

It was apparent that the religious implications of finding alien life would be profound and potentially controversial in terms of the possible challenges posed to faith and doctrine.

Some senior theologians are already thinking about how to incorporate alien life into their belief systems.

Father José Gabriel Funes, a Jesuit priest who served as director of the Vatican Observatory, has stated: "How can we rule out that life may have developed elsewhere?

"Just as we consider Earthly creatures as ‘brother’ and ‘sister’, why should we not talk about an ‘extraterrestrial brother’? It would still be part of creation."

But what if aliens don't come in peace? Stephen Hawking once warned: "If aliens visit us, the outcome would be much as when Columbus landed in America, which didn't turn out well for the Native Americans."

This ties in with the Dark Forest hypothesis, which suggests alien civilizations generally remain silent, for fear of encountering a more advanced hostile civilization.

As Cambridge University palaeontology professor Simon Conway Morris said at the first of the Royal Society meetings: "If the cosmic phone rings, don't answer."

It's a sobering thought that in a Universe nearly 14 billion years old there might be civilizations a billion years ahead of us.

Science fiction writer Arthur C Clarke said that "any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic".

So, we can forget about those Hollywood movies where Earth defeats an alien invasion, because one of the few good assumptions we can make about extraterrestrials is that, if they arrive here, having mastered interstellar travel, their technology will be orders of magnitude above anything we have.

Reagan’s UN address

The idea that we might encounter hostile extraterrestrials was raised by President Ronald Reagan in a 1987 address to the United Nations General Assembly.

Towards the end of his speech, he remarked: "I occasionally think how quickly our differences worldwide would vanish if we were facing an alien threat from outside this world."

And returning to the question of who speaks for Planet Earth, it's the United Nations that many believe should take a lead role in formulating policy on this issue.

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) would be the logical focal point but, speaking at the second of the Royal Society meetings held in 2010, UNOOSA's then director, Dr Mazlan Othman, was lukewarm.

Understandable, perhaps, as this followed light-hearted media speculation that she was to be appointed as an ‘alien ambassador’.

Dangers to avoid

If a plan was drawn up, it would have to cover the different possible scenarios, then identify and address risks and opportunities.

Risks include the danger of contaminating the biosphere with alien germs, or alerting a super-predator civilisation to our existence by sending a targeted radio signal.

Opportunities include discovering what science writer Timothy Ferris calls a ‘galactic internet’ – a repository of knowledge from other civilizations.

This might include information that could solve terrestrial problems such as hunger, disease and energy needs, though there are risks here too, as advanced technologies might be capable of being weaponised.

Contingency planners would probably regard finding alien life as a ‘low probability, high impact’ event, where even if the chances of it occurring are judged to be small, the consequences would be immense – and potentially catastrophic.

So, let's start a conversation about such a plan. After all, it's better to have one and not need it, than need one and not have it.

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22-02-2026 om 20:03 geschreven door peter  

Wat Zou Er Gebeuren Als We Contact Maken Met Buitenlanders? Een Ufo-Verdedigingsexpert Onthult Hoe Goed We Echt Voorbereid Zijn

Inleiding

Het idee dat wij als mensheid mogelijk in contact kunnen komen met buitenaards intelligent leven, is al langer een onderwerp van intrigue en fantasie. Van sciencefictionfilms tot serieus wetenschappelijk onderzoek, de gedachte eraan roept zowel opwinding als bezorgdheid op. Recentelijke gebeurtenissen en rapportages over onverklaarde fenomenen aan de hemel hebben de discussie over deze mogelijkheid echter naar een nieuw niveau getild, waarbij het niet meer enkel om speculatie gaat, maar om relevante veiligheids- en beleidskwesties.

In dit artikel bekijken we wat er zou gebeuren als we daadwerkelijk contact maken met buitenaards leven, welke voorbereidingen er momenteel bestaan, waar de tekortkomingen liggen, en wat de politieke en veiligheidsuitdagingen zijn. We bespreken ook de aanbevelingen voor een betere voorbereiding en waartoe we ons zouden moeten richten als we niet willen dat dit moment een chaos of ramp wordt.

De Evolutie van de Ufo-discussie en het Bewustzijn

Voor decennia werd het veld van ufo-onderzoek gezien als marginaal en vol mysterie en complottheorieën. Echter, de laatste jaren heeft een hernieuwde interesse geleid tot meer officiële erkenning van onverklaarde luchtverschijnselen. De Amerikaanse overheid heeft bijvoorbeeld in 2020 haar Apex-onderzoek naar UAP’s (Onbekende Anomale Phenomenen) herzien en de bevindingen gedeeld. Het Pentagon richtte een nieuw kantoor op: het All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). Ook in het Verenigd Koninkrijk wordt de zaak serieuzer genomen, met bewakingssystemen en een toenemende publieke discussie.

De aanwezigheid van video’s en sensordata die niet meteen kunnen worden verklaard, heeft geleid tot een verschuiving van de publieke perceptie. Wat voorheen werd weggezet als ‘onverklaarbare rookpluimen’ of ‘storm in een glas water’, krijgt nu meer serieuze aandacht omdat het bewijs lijkt te blijven toenemen. Tegelijkertijd wordt de vraag actueel: zijn wij goed voorbereid op een eerste contact?

Wat We Weten Over Onze Huidige Monitoring en Reactie‑strategieën

Momenteel beschikken zowel de Verenigde Staten als het Verenigd Koninkrijk over mechanismen om onverklaarde luchtverschijnselen op te sporen en te analyseren. De Amerikaanse AARO verzamelt gegevens van de luchtmacht, marine en inlichtingendiensten, en rapporteert aan de hoogste defensieleiding. Dit systeem is vooral gericht op het identificeren van potentiële bedreigingen voor de nationale veiligheid.

In het Verenigd Koninkrijk wordt nog steeds zowel civiele als militaire waarnemingen verzameld door het Ministerie van Defensie, alhoewel de publieke communicatie beperkt is door beperkte middelen en middelen voor onderzoek. Deze systemen zijn vooral gericht op het beschermen van de nationale luchtvaart en het voorkomen van gevaarlijke botstingen, niet op wetenschappelijke of diplomatieke doeleinden.

Gaten in Voorbereiding en Beleid

Er bestaat geen universeel en bindend internationaal protocol dat duidelijk regelt hoe te handelen bij het eerste contact met buitenaards leven. Hoewel het SETI-instituut een ‘Declaration of Principles’ heeft opgesteld met richtlijnen voor passieve zoektocht naar buitenaardse intelligentie via radiosignalen, blijft dit een niet-bindend document dat geen concrete procedures bevat voor actieve communicatie of reactie.

In 2023 publiceerde het Verenigd Koninkrijk een ‘readiness’ rapport dat de mogelijke wetenschappelijke en veiligheidsuitdagingen van een onverwachte ontdekking besprak. Dit document werd echter in 2024 stopgezet, waardoor een belangrijke beleidsruimte onbenut blijft. In de Verenigde Staten is er geen openbaar plan dat vergelijkbare richtlijnen biedt, en de hoorzittingen over UAP’s hebben slechts zijdelings uitzicht gegeven op de inhoud van eventuele geheime plannen.

Politieke en Veiligheidsuitdagingen

Indien er een ontmoeting plaatsvindt, zal de reactie waarschijnlijk verdeeld en chaotisch zijn. Mensen kunnen reageren met angst, verwondering, maar ook met paniek of onzekerheid. Overheden weten niet altijd welke instantie de leiding moet nemen: defensie, wetenschap, diplomatie, of een nieuwe inter-agency commissie.

Veiligheid is daarbij een grote zorg. Een onbekende technologie zou als een bedreiging worden gezien en defensieve maatregelen zouden snel worden genomen, mogelijk zonder overleg. Dit kan leiden tot escalatie, militaire conflicten, of het missen van wetenschappelijke kansen. Het ontbreken van een vooraf vastgestelde strategie verhoogt het risico op ongecontroleerde of ongecoördineerde acties, met alle gevolgen van dien.

De Weg Naar Een Betere Paraatheid

Wetenschappers, beleidsmakers en defensieadviseurs benadrukken dat het tijd is om proactiever te worden en structureel te plannen. Het ontwikkelen van internationaal bindende protocollen, vergelijkbaar met het Verdrag inzake het bananenruimtevaart, zou kunnen helpen om een gezamenlijke, overzichtelijke aanpak te formuleren.

Het opzetten van een permanent intergouvernementeel team dat snel kan reageren op eventuele waarnemingen of contactpogingen, is een andere cruciale stap. Dit team zou bestaan uit vertegenwoordigers van defensie, wetenschap, diplomatie en inlichtingendiensten, die onderling goed kunnen samenwerken en communiceren.

Daarnaast wordt gewezen op het belang van regelmatige scenario-oefeningen. Simulaties van contact-scenario’s kunnen de voorbereiding verbeteren en het vertrouwen vergroten dat de juiste stappen worden gezet. Ook zou openbaar onderwijs en communicatie helpen om paniek en misinformatie te voorkomen, door het publiek te informeren over de mogelijke risico’s en voordelen van contact.

De Toekomst: Waarschijnlijkheid en Implicaties

Hoewel veel wetenschappers en beleidsmakers nog steeds sceptisch zijn over de mogelijkheid van contact met buitenaards leven, geloven de meesten dat het slechts een kwestie van tijd is voordat het gebeurt. De snelheid waarmee onverklaarde fenomenen worden bestudeerd en gedeeld, suggereert dat het moment van echte communicatie misschien dichterbij is dan we denken.

Wanneer dat moment aanbreekt, zal het grote vraag blijven of wij klaar zijn – niet alleen technisch en logistiek, maar ook mentaal en diplomatiek. Een vreedzame en ordentelijke aanpak vereist een goede voorbereiding, transparantie en internationale samenwerking.

Conclusie: Klaar voor de Onzekerheid

De realiteit is dat we momenteel niet volledig voorbereid zijn op een eerste contact met buitenaards leven. Hoewel er verschillende systemen en plannen bestaan, ontbreken er nog universele, bindende protocollen en uitgebreide voorbereidingen. De risico’s van onnadenkend handelen, misverstanden, en escalaties zijn aanzienlijk.

Het is daarom cruciaal dat internationale samenwerkingen worden versterkt, dat er duidelijke en transparante plannen komen, en dat we zowel wetenschappelijk als maatschappelijk klaar zijn voor dat ene onvermijdelijke moment: de dag dat we een antwoord krijgen uit de sterren. Het bieden van een solide fundament voor dit unieke encounter kan bepalen of het een epochale mijlpaal wordt voor de mensheid of een gebeurtenis die onbedoeld chaos en gevaar met zich meebrengt.

Door proactief te plannen, educatie te stimuleren en open te staan voor internationale samenwerking, kunnen wij hopelijk de controle behouden en het beste uit de mogelijke ontmoeting met buitenaardse beschavingen halen. Want als het moment ooit aanbreekt, willen we niet achterblijven, maar voorbereid en stevig in ons schoenen staan.

• NOTA ; Dit artikel is een uitgebreide verkenning van de huidige stand van zaken rondom de voorbereiding op contact met buitenaards leven, en dient als waarschuwings- en actiepunt voor beleidsmakers, onderzoekers en het publiek. De toekomst ligt in onze handen, en het is tijd om de juiste stappen te zetten.

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22-02-2026 om 18:40 geschreven door peter  

Overview

Investigative journalist Steven Greenstreet has released a series of exclusive reports on the New York Post alleging that U.S. government agencies and mainstream media have deliberately concealed information about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) for decades. The pieces, published over the past month, claim that coordinated “psy‑ops” campaigns were used to discredit credible witnesses and shape public perception. The revelations have sparked intense discussion on social‑media platforms, especially within the #ufotwitter community, where users are circulating excerpts and demanding official accountability.

Key Findings

Greenstreet’s investigation draws on dozens of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, leaked internal memos, and interviews with former defense‑department analysts. Among the most striking allegations are:

• Systematic suppression of radar data from Navy and Air Force encounters dating back to the 1990s, with senior officials allegedly ordering the files to be classified under “national security” without clear justification.
• A covert media‑influence program run by a joint task force of the Pentagon and the Department of State, designed to promote skeptical narratives and label UFO reports as “hoaxes” or “misidentifications.”
• Psychological‑operations (psy‑ops) briefings delivered to journalists, encouraging the use of dismissive language such as “flying saucer” or “alien conspiracy” to steer public discourse away from serious inquiry.

Greenstreet cites a 2018 internal briefing titled “Strategic Narrative Management for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” that outlines a “consistent messaging framework” aimed at preserving “operational secrecy” while minimizing public alarm.

Reactions from Officials and Experts

The Department of Defense (DoD) issued a brief statement acknowledging the existence of a “UAP Task Force” but denied any coordinated effort to mislead the public. “The DoD remains committed to transparency while safeguarding legitimate national‑security interests,” the statement read. A spokesperson for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence declined to comment on the specific documents cited by Greenstreet.

UFO researchers have expressed mixed views. Dr. Jacques Vallée, a veteran in the field, called the claims “concerning and worth further scrutiny,” emphasizing the need for independent verification. Conversely, astrophysicist Dr. Emily Zhao warned that “without access to the original classified files, it is difficult to assess the veracity of these allegations, and we must guard against speculation that could erode public trust.”

Context and Historical Background

The UAP topic has gradually moved from fringe speculation to congressional attention. In 2021, the Senate Intelligence Committee released a report acknowledging “unexplained aerial objects” and recommending a more systematic approach to data collection. In 2023, the DoD formally declassified several Navy videos showing anomalous flight characteristics, prompting the establishment of the All‑Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). Greenstreet’s exposé suggests that these recent steps may be part of a broader strategy to control the narrative rather than a genuine shift toward openness.

The #ufotwitter surge reflects a broader cultural moment where citizens demand transparency about phenomena that intersect national security, scientific inquiry, and public curiosity. Hashtags such as #UFOTruth and #UAPCoverup have amassed millions of impressions, prompting several lawmakers to request additional hearings on the matter.

Next Steps and Outlook

While Greenstreet’s series has ignited public debate, the lack of direct access to the classified documents means that definitive conclusions remain elusive. Advocacy groups have filed new FOIA suits seeking the release of the “Strategic Narrative Management” briefing and the suppressed radar logs. Meanwhile, the House Oversight Committee has announced a hearing for later this year to examine potential “information suppression” regarding UAPs.

Whether these developments will lead to substantive policy changes or simply reinforce existing secrecy protocols is uncertain. What is clear, however, is that the conversation about UFOs is now anchored in both investigative journalism and legislative scrutiny, marking a departure from the era when the topic was relegated to late‑night talk shows. As the debate unfolds, stakeholders—from government agencies to scientific institutions—will need to balance national‑security concerns with the public’s right to know.

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22-02-2026 om 17:56 geschreven door peter  

Trump says he's directing the Pentagon to release files related to UFOs and aliens

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was directing agencies to release files pertaining to “alien and extraterrestrial life.”

Trump wrote on Truth Social that “based on the tremendous interest shown,” he would be directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and officials at other relevant agencies “to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), and any and all other information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important, matters.”

President Donald Trump speaks during an event with Environmental Protection Agency director Lee Zeldin announcing that the EPA will no longer regulate greenhouse gases, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Washington.

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump’s announcement comes after former President Barack Obama said in a podcast interview that aliens were real, later clarifying that he meant “the odds are good there’s life out there.” Obama added in his clarification that he had seen “no evidence” of alien existence during his time in office.

Obama was answering a series of questions during a "lightning round" of the podcast interview, when he was asked whether aliens were real.

"They're real," Obama said, "but I haven't seen them, and they're not being kept in Area 51. There's no underground facility unless there's this enormous conspiracy and they hid it from the president of the United States."

The podcaster, Brian Tyler Cohen, then asked Obama what was the first question he had wanted answered when he took office.

"Where are the aliens?" Obama responded.

Trump, asked by a reporter about Obama’s remarks Thursday, said Obama had given classified information.

“He’s not supposed to be doing that,” Trump added.

Following a 2024 hearing, the Pentagon said it received hundreds of reports on UAPs and 21 that merited “further analysis” because of “anomalous characteristics and/or behaviors” — but found no evidence of extraterrestrial activity.

Responding to Trump’s directive Thursday night, Hegseth posted a screenshot of Trump’s post with an alien emoji and a saluting emoji.

Some lawmakers reacted to Trump's announcement Thursday. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said in an interview on Fox News, "If he’s going to release all of the X-Files, I think that could be a bipartisan thing," referring to the 1990s television show about FBI agents investigating — among other things — government conspiracies about aliens, which Fetterman said he "grew up watching."

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., thanked Trump, writing: "Looks like we are about to have a ton of hearings on this :)!"

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22-02-2026 om 17:44 geschreven door peter  

A blind psychic may have predicted President Trump's decision on Thursday to disclose secret records on aliens and a major encounter with UFOs.

Baba Vanga, who allegedly foretold 9/11 and the Covid pandemic, was a Bulgarian mystic and clairvoyant who became a cult figure among conspiracy theorists after several of her eerie pronouncements came true, including some occurring decades after her death.

In the wake of the president's historic order to release all government files, a prediction by Baba Vanga has resurfaced that claimed humans would make first contact with aliens in November 2026.

The late psychic is said to have foreseen a 'massive spacecraft' entering the planet's atmosphere, providing undeniable proof of extraterrestrial life, but its intentions were never revealed.

Baba Vanga left no written records of her predictions. Most of the accounts have come from her niece, Krasimira Stoyanova, or other followers who heard and wrote down her alleged visions after she died in 1996.

However, her followers have been accused of misinterpreting what she said, and skeptics have noted that many of Baba Vanga's visions have not turned out to be right, including one predicting a UFO appearing over a major sporting event in 2025.

Until recently, the US government and the Pentagon have both claimed there has never been any physical evidence suggesting UFOs or aliens exist.

That changed when former President Barack Obama sparked wild speculation during a February 14 interview, where he declared that aliens were real. Trump quickly slammed the comments, claiming Obama had revealed 'classified information.'

Baba Vanga (Pictured) was a Bulgarian mystic and clairvoyant who became a cult figure among conspiracy theorists after being credited with predicting the 9/11 terror attacks and Covid pandemic

Trump's announcement directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon to disclose anything 'related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs).'

Thursday's bombshell followed multiple reports that the president also has a written speech already prepared for a press conference this year, which will focus on what the US government knows about the existence of extraterrestrial beings.

Some interpretations of Baba Vanga's prophecy said the giant alien craft's appearance in November will set off World War III, as the clairvoyant warned of rising tensions between major global powers, including China, Russia and the US.

She also allegedly had visions of the distant future involving Earth's ties to alien life, including claims that human societies would begin building underwater cities with the aid of extraterrestrials in 2130.

Baba Vanga also reportedly predicted humans would make contact with more aliens in 2288, and that the ability to time travel would be invented that same year.

Born in 1911 as Vangeliya Pandeva Dimitrova, she was a famous blind Bulgarian mystic, clairvoyant, and herbalist known as the 'Nostradamus of the Balkans.'

She lost her sight at age 12 after being caught in a tornado, an event that coincided with the emergence of her purported psychic abilities.

Baba Vanga made numerous prophecies, often vague, about natural disasters, political shifts and future technologies, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed over 230,000, the election of Obama in 2008, and the rise of the Islamic terror group ISIS in 2010.

On February 19, President Trump (Pictured) ordered the Secretary of War and the Pentagon to release all documents related to investigations on the existence of UFOs and alien life

Baba Vanga allegedly predicted that a 'massive spacecraft' would be seen entering Earth's atmosphere in November 2026, marking first contact with aliens

Her track record as a seer of future events rivaled the centuries-old reputation of Nostradamus.

She has also been credited with predicting the destruction of the Russian submarine Kursk, which sank in the Barents Sea in 2000, and seeing the terrorist-controlled planes striking New York's Twin Towers a year later on September 11.

Baba Vanga reportedly said: 'Two metal birds will crash into American brothers, and blood will spill.'

The clairvoyant even foretold her own death correctly, allegedly telling her followers she had dreams she would die on August 11. Baba Vanga did in fact die of cancer on August 11, 1996 at the age of 85.

Despite her reported track record of accurate visions, some predictions of global destruction over the last two decades have failed to materialize. 

Baba Vanga is said to have predicted a nuclear war taking place between 2010 and 2016.

She also allegedly foretold that Europe would be deserted by 2016 after many years of widespread fighting and chemical attacks. The psychic added that several world leaders would be assassinated that same year.

While many believe her prediction of a strange UFO being seen over a televised sporting event in 2025 never came true, conspiracy theorists have claimed it actually did and NASA has withheld the evidence.

Some on social media alleged that the 'new light in the sky' Baba Vanga saw was the passage of the mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, which could be seen from Earth as it made its closest pass on December 19, 2025.

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21-02-2026 om 23:16 geschreven door peter  

When President Trump posted on his Truth Social website Thursday evening that he was directing the government to release records tied to aliens and UFOs, understandably, the reaction was immediate excitement, speculation, and a fresh wave of “disclosure” chatter across social media.

However, buried in the adrenaline rush of the government revealing its UFO secrets is a quieter—and far more consequential—detail. President Trump’s statement, as written, does not clearly order the declassification of any such records (if they exist).

So, is Trump really set to release all existing alien and UFO files? Not so fast.

A Review and Release Effort?

“Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant Departments and Agencies, to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), and any and all information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important matters. GOD BLESS AMERICA!” President Trump wrote.

The President’s statement reads more like a directive to begin a review-and-release effort—an important distinction in a national security system where “release” is often conditional, redacted, delayed, or quietly denied.

Similarly, Trump’s phrasing—to begin the process”—matters. It implies bureaucracy and coordination. It does not explicitly say, “These records are now declassified.”

President Trump’s post, then, may be less a sudden opening of the vault than a signal that the government is being told to look for material it can safely put out—on a timeline and through a process controlled by the same agencies that have long treated UAP information as sensitive.

The gap between the headline-grabbing word “release” and the legal action behind “declassify” is the pivot point in the story, because without an explicit declassification order, any disclosure is likely to arrive slowly, selectively, and heavily shaped by national security concerns.

And the timing only heightens the confusion, given that Trump’s directive follows a recent surge of presidential alien talk—first from former President Barack Obama, then from Trump himself.

Obama’s viral “aliens are real” moment—and Trump’s Air Force One reaction

Former President Obama recently went viral after telling podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen, “They’re real, but I haven’t seen them.” The remark, delivered in a speed-round tone, ricocheted online—especially among audiences primed by years of congressional UAP hearings, leaked military videos, and renewed public debate about what the government may be sitting on.

Days later, Obama walked back the remark, clarifying on Instagram, “I saw no evidence during my presidency that extraterrestrials have made contact with us.”

The viral moment was also amplified by fresh intrigue within Trump’s orbit. On the New York Post’s Pod Force One podcast, Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump suggested she believes the president has a prepared address he’s saving for later, saying: “There is some speech that he has, that I guess at the right time, I don’t know when the right time is, he’s going to break out and talk about and it has to do with maybe some sort of extraterrestrial life.”

​Pressed on Wednesday about Lara Trump’s claim, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said she was unaware of any such plans, calling the idea “very exciting” and of “great interest,” but adding that a speech on aliens was “news to me.”

Yet, rather than brushing off the new wave of alien talk, President Trump appeared to pour fuel on it. During a Q&A with reporters aboard Air Force One on Thursday, framing Obama’s original quip as if it were an accidental national security leak.

“He gave classified information, he’s not supposed to be doing that,” Trump told Fox News’s Peter Doocy,  before adding that he might “get him out of trouble by declassifying.”

The entire sequence was tailor-made for the modern UFO information ecosystem. A viral soundbite and walk-back by a former President, whispers of a coming “alien speech,” and a sitting President hinting at secrecy.

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21-02-2026 om 20:39 geschreven door peter  

Top-secret Air Force jet spotted near Area 51 hours after Trump demands UFO files

By STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR

Just hours after President Donald Trump called for the release of UFO files, a top-secret Air Force jet was spotted near Area 51 on Friday morning.

Flight tracking data shows a Boeing 737-600, known as 'Janet,' departing from Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas's main airport, at 4.06am PT (7.06am ET).

The jet headed toward the Tonopah Test Range, an area closely linked to Area 51 within Nevada’s Nellis Range Complex. Both highly classified sites are testing secret aircraft and advanced weapons.

Area 51 has long been rumored to host crashed extraterrestrial spacecraft and other mysterious technologies, leading some to speculate that Friday's flight may be tied to Trump's announcement. 

The president directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to release government files related to aliens and UFOs after criticizing former President Barack Obama for allegedly confirming their existence on a podcast.

'Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War… to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs),' Trump wrote on Truth Social Thursday night. 

He added that the aim is to release 'any and all other information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important, matters.'

Area 51 has fueled decades of speculation, particularly since the Cold War, when its remote desert location and secret operations made it a natural target for UFO rumors. 

The Janet, designed by Boeing, is a white jet with a single red strip from front to back. The fleet flies contractor employees, Department of Defense staff and military personnel to secure spaces that house classified information

The US government has acknowledged the base exists but says it is used for testing advanced military aircraft. 

Janet jets are the primary mode of transport, designed by Boeing, white with a single red stripe running from nose to tail, and operating from a dedicated terminal since the remote facility cannot be accessed by regular vehicles.

The base has six runways for Janet planes, including a massive 12,000-foot strip, among the longest in the world, capable of handling flights to and from Las Vegas under tight security.

Trump made his announcement just hours after lashing out at Barack Obama for allegedly sharing classified information when he appeared to confirm that aliens exist while speaking on a podcast.

He told reporters on his way to Georgia that Obama was 'not supposed' to share classified information after he appeared on Brian Tyler Cohen's podcast and said aliens were 'real.' 

Obama added, 'They're real, but I haven't seen them,' joking that they are not kept at Area 51 as far as he knows. 

Cohen asked Obama if extraterrestrials were real in an episode that aired January 14.

The jet headed toward the Tonopah Test Range, an area closely linked to Area 51 (PICTURED) within Nevada ’s Nellis Range Complex. Both highly classified sites are testing secret aircraft and advanced weapons

'They're real, but I haven't seen them,' Obama replied. He joked that they are not being kept at Area 51, as far as he knows.

His comments, delivered with a mix of humor and authority, amounted to a clear rejection of claims that the US government is secretly housing alien life forms at the classified base.

The secrecy surrounding Area 51 has fueled widespread conspiracy theories about its true purpose, but a resurfaced interview from an aviation journalist with firsthand sources who have worked there said the truth could be revealed this year.

Jim Goodall gave an interview in the mid-1990s where he discussed top-secret technologies at the site that 'would make George Lucas envious.' 

'One gentleman spent 12 of his 30 years in black programs at Groom Lake [as Area 51 is also known],' Goodall explained in the unearthed documentary interview.

'I asked him, 'Can you really tell me what's happening out there?'' he continued.

'And he said, 'Well, there are a lot of things going on there that I won't be able to tell you until the year 2025.''

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20-02-2026 om 23:47 geschreven door peter  

Trump says US government will declassify its UFO files. Will we actually learn anything this time, or is this a distraction?

20-02-2026 om 23:29 geschreven door peter  

UFO Orbs Over Ocean Off Japan, Nov 14, 2025, UAP Paranormal sighting news. Possible alien base under water in that area.

Date of sighting: Nov 14, 2025

Location of sighting: 700 miles East of Japan

Source: NUFORC 

 

Watch this short video and you will see a fleet of glowing spheres rising out of the ocean and moving upwards out of earths atmosphere. This is a very similar UFO that was also seen in front of tens of thousands of people back at Dome of Rock in 2011. It's also common to see this sphere UFO around the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. This is absolutely a real alien craft, such things are coming to light very fast in our society. Are you ready to meet them?

Scott C. Waring - Taiwan 

 

Eyewitness states: 

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20-02-2026 om 20:36 geschreven door peter  

Artikel door Kathleen Heylen

 

Donald Trump in een gesprek met de pers op het presidentiële vliegtuig Air Force One op 19 februari 2026.

De Amerikaanse president Donald Trump zal het ministerie van Defensie en andere instanties de opdracht geven om alle dossiers over de zoektocht naar buitenaards leven vrij te geven. Documenten moeten worden bekendgemaakt "gezien de enorme belangstelling", zegt hij op Truth Social. Hij vindt ook dat ex-president Barack Obama met zijn 'alien'-uitspraak geheime informatie vrijgegeven heeft. 

Kathleen Heylen

"Gezien de enorme belangstelling zal ik de minister van Oorlog (zoals Trump het ministerie van Defensie noemt, red) en andere relevante ministeries en instanties opdracht geven om te beginnen met het identificeren en vrijgeven van overheidsdocumenten met betrekking tot buitenaards leven, ongeïdentificeerde luchtverschijnselen (uap's) en ongeïdentificeerde vliegende objecten (ufo's), en alle andere informatie die verband houdt met deze zeer complexe, maar uiterst interessante en belangrijke onderwerpen."

Een aankondiging van Trump op zijn platform Truth Social waarmee hij lijkt te reageren op uitspraken van voormalig president Barack Obama in de podcast van Brian Tyler Cohen  vorig weekend.

Tijdens een snelle vragenronde had Obama al grappend gezegd dat hij in 'aliens' gelooft. "Ze bestaan ​​echt, maar ik heb ze niet gezien en ze worden niet vastgehouden in Area 51. Er is geen ondergrondse faciliteit, tenzij er een enorm complot gaande is dat ze voor de president van de VS verborgen hebben gehouden."

Een uitspraak die de Amerikaanse krantenkoppen haalde. Waarna Obama het noodzakelijk achtte te verduidelijken dat hij het statistisch gezien waarschijnlijk vindt dat er buitenaards leven bestaat, gezien de omvang van het universum. En: "Ik heb tijdens mijn presidentschap geen bewijs gezien dat buitenaardse wezens contact met ons hebben opgenomen. Echt waar!"

Trump: "Obama beging een grote fout"

Einde commotie, zou je denken, maar niet zo. Donald Trump kwam er gisteren op terug in een interview met journalisten op Air Force One. "Hoewel veel mensen geloven in het bestaan van buitenaards leven, praat ik er nooit over en heb ik er geen mening over", zei hij.

Trump beweerde bovendien dat Obama geheime overheidsinformatie vrijgegeven had. "Ik weet niet of aliens echt zijn of niet. Ik kan je wel zeggen dat hij classified information vrijgaf. Hij beging een grote fout. Hij haalde dat uit geheime informatie, hij had dat niet moeten doen. (...) Ik kan hem misschien uit de problemen helpen door het te declassificeren."

Voor alle duidelijkheid: er zijn geen aanwijzingen dat Obama gebruikmaakte van geheime informatie tijdens de podcast. Het is ook geen geheim dat Trump graag kritiek geeft op Obama.

Wel of geen mening?

Het is de vraag of Trump geen mening heeft over aliens en er niet over spreekt. Toch niet als we Lara Trump mogen geloven, de schoondochter van Donald Trump. Zij vertelde deze week in de podcast 'Pod force one' dat hij er wel degelijk iets over wil zeggen. De president heeft een toespraak over buitenaardse wezens voorbereid die hij "op het juiste moment" zou houden, klonk het.

Dat zou dan toch niet afgestemd zijn met het Witte Huis, als het al zou kloppen. Woordvoerster Karoline Leavitt kreeg er woensdag een vraag over van journalisten en reageerde lachend: "Een toespraak over buitenaardse wezens zou voor mij ook nieuw zijn."

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Up deze archieffoto van 22 juli 2019 waarschuwen borden voor verboden toegang bij een ingang van het Nevada Test and Training Range van het Amerikaanse leger, in de buurt van Area 51.

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"Tot op heden geen bewijs"

De publieke belangstelling voor ongeïdentificeerde luchtverschijnselen (uap's) en ongeïdentificeerde vliegende objecten (ufo's) is altijd al groot geweest. Net als verhalen dat de Amerikaanse regering geheimen over buitenaards leven zou verbergen. Area 51, een zwaar beveiligde militaire basis in de woestijn in Nevada, is een vaste waarde in die complottheorieën.

De belangstelling én de complotverhalen laaiden opnieuw op toen ex-medewerkers van het Pentagon en de regering in 2017 video's van onbekende objecten van de marine naar Amerikaanse media lekten. Dat leidde ertoe dat het Congres in mei 2022 voor het eerst in 50 jaar hoorzittingen over ufo's hield.

Ook het Pentagon beloofde toen meer transparantie over het onderwerp. In 2022 werd het het All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) opgericht, bedoeld als centraal meldpunt voor alle militaire ufo-waarnemingen. De informatie die openbaar is gemaakt, toont dat de overgrote meerderheid van de meldingen van het leger onopgelost blijft, maar dat de geïdentificeerde objecten grotendeels goedaardig van aard zijn.

In 2024 werd een 18 pagina's tellend, openbaar rapport voorgelegd aan het Congres. Dat stelde dat militairen in het afgelopen jaar 485 meldingen van uap's hadden gedaan, maar dat 118 gevallen "alledaagse objecten" betroffen, zoals verschillende soorten ballonnen, vogels en onbemande luchtvaartuigen. 

"Het is belangrijk te benadrukken dat AARO tot op heden geen bewijs heeft gevonden van buitenaardse wezens, activiteiten of technologie," benadrukte het rappor

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20-02-2026 om 20:25 geschreven door peter  

UFO Disk Over Saint Ives, England, United Kingdom Nov 16, 2025, UAP sighting news.

Date of sighting: Nov 16, 2025

Location of sighting: Saint Ives, England (near ocean)

Source: NUFORC

 

The screenshots don't do this justice, you have to see the video below to see the detail of the giant disk UFO passing over the hills at Saint Ives near the ocean. This UFO came from an underwater base off Saint Ives and it was trying to hover a bit to dry off before shooting out of the atmosphere to keep the water from freezing on its outer hull in space, potentially causing damage to the outer hull of the ship. 

This is 100% proof aliens exist. 

Scott C. Waring - Taiwan 

 

Eyewitness states: 

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20-02-2026 om 19:56 geschreven door peter  

UFO disk cloaked as cloud creates tunnel cloud behind it, Canada, UAP Sighting News.

Date of sighting: unknown

Location of sighting: Calgary, Canada

Source photos: 

• https://www.zolo.ca/rural-rocky-view-county-real-estate/10-acres---township-road-240a

Now this one is strange. I was searching for UFOs and came across this listing that was selling a house and farm land. In one of the photos a disk is seen cloaked as a cloud and behind it, it's creating a cloud tunnel so that other smaller UFOs can follow its direction. It's a well known fact among UFO researchers that UFOs can make clouds, often to distract onlookers attention away from the UFO itself. This photo is a fantastic catch, although it's by pure accident, never the less, it's 100% proof that UFOs make clouds. 

Scott C. Waring - Taiwan 

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19-02-2026 om 23:28 geschreven door peter  

Congressman Eric Burlison Questions Alleged Massive Overseas UAP Structure

Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison has drawn renewed attention to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) following a recent television interview in which he discussed reports of an unusually large object allegedly located outside the United States. Speaking publicly about the matter, Burlison emphasized that he has not personally verified the claims but is actively seeking access through congressional oversight channels.

Allegations of a Structure Built Around an Object

During the interview, Burlison explained that he has received information from sources both inside and outside the federal government suggesting the existence of a massive unidentified object in another country. According to the accounts relayed to him, the object is reportedly so large that it could not be transported. Instead, a structure was allegedly constructed around it.

The congressman clarified that he cannot reveal the country involved, stating that some of the information was obtained in classified settings. He also noted that widely circulated reports identifying a specific building in media coverage do not match what he has been told.

Importantly, Burlison stressed that he does not yet possess “hard evidence” confirming the object’s existence. His comments reflect ongoing efforts to determine whether the claims have merit and whether additional transparency is warranted.

Oversight Challenges and Bureaucratic Resistance

Burlison, who serves on committees engaged in UAP-related inquiries, acknowledged that gaining access to sensitive facilities—whether in the United States or abroad—is not straightforward. He described significant institutional resistance rooted in jurisdictional disputes, interagency secrecy, and committee turf protection within Congress.

According to him, even attempts to visit domestic sites reportedly connected to UAP research or reverse-engineering programs have proven difficult. Access to an alleged overseas location would require cooperation at multiple levels, including coordination with foreign governments and classified authorization channels.

Despite these obstacles, Burlison indicated that he intends to continue pursuing oversight opportunities.

Dr. Steven Greer’s Additional Claims

Also appearing in the interview was Steven Greer, founder of the Disclosure Project. Greer claimed that one such object is located in the mountains outside Seoul, South Korea. He asserted that the object is extremely large—potentially hundreds or even thousands of feet across—and that its material composition makes it resistant to conventional cutting tools.

Greer further stated that his information comes from whistleblowers who allegedly had access to highly classified programs. However, these claims remain unverified by independent evidence.

When asked whether the object in question was a spacecraft, Greer answered affirmatively. He suggested that similar objects may exist in other locations, including within the United States.

Transparency Versus National Security

Burlison emphasized that if he were to obtain definitive proof—whether physical, photographic, or documented—he believes the American public would deserve to know. At the same time, he acknowledged the need to balance transparency with national security concerns.

The discussion also referenced past public comments from former President Barack Obama, who has previously addressed extraterrestrial questions in interviews. Obama has stated that he has seen no evidence of alien craft being hidden in facilities like Area 51, though he has also noted that certain classified programs may not always be fully accessible even to presidents.

Greer countered by suggesting that some information may not have been fully shared with senior officials. These assertions, like others in the conversation, remain part of an ongoing debate rather than confirmed fact.

Unanswered Questions

Several critical questions remain unresolved:

• What exactly is the alleged object?
• When did it first come to light?
• Which agencies or governments would be responsible for overseeing it?
• Why has no verifiable evidence surfaced publicly?

At present, there are no authenticated documents, satellite imagery, or physical materials confirming the existence of the object described.

A Continuing Investigation

The interview reflects the broader national conversation surrounding UAP investigations. In recent years, Congress has held hearings and requested briefings aimed at clarifying unexplained aerial sightings and potential advanced technologies.

While Burlison’s remarks do not provide proof of extraterrestrial craft, they underscore ongoing tensions between public curiosity, congressional oversight, and classified national security programs. Whether further inquiry will lead to concrete findings remains to be seen.

For now, the claims remain allegations—serious enough to prompt oversight efforts, but unverified in the public domain.

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18-02-2026 om 21:51 geschreven door peter  

Story by Michael Moran

 

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A US congressman claims a foreign nation is in possession of a crashed alien spacecraft so massive that authorities have had to construct an "entire building around it".

Missouri congressman Eric Burlison says he has heard reports of a crashed UFO located somewhere outside the US that is so enormous it can never be moved. "I'm not going to mention the country because I heard of it inside of a closed setting, and I want to protect my classification level," he added. It comes as a Pentagon whistleblower releases 'high-res image of alien mothership' in sign of UFO life.

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Speaking to Rob Finnerty on Newsmax, Rep. Burlison voiced his frustration at being unable to personally investigate the alleged craft, despite widespread reports the US government is set to release a significant update on its research into UFOs later this year.

"I'm having a difficult time getting access to facilities that are just within a few miles from my office in Washington, D.C.," Burlison said. He added: "So, to try to attempt to go to another country and get permission at that level is going to be somewhat insurmountable. But it doesn't mean that I'm not going to continue to try."

Burlison added that if he were ever to obtain concrete proof of alien visitors' existence, he would not hesitate to make it public: "If I come under any hard evidence, whether it's physical or video evidence that is absolutely definitive, whilst I'm going to do what I can to protect our national security and our nation's interest, I will not hold back on telling the American people that we are alone or not alone in this universe."

Dr. Steven Greer

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Rep. Burlison added: "That is something that no government has the right to withhold from its people."

Whilst he declined to identify the nation reportedly harboring the "craft", renowned UFO investigator Dr Steven Greer who appeared alongside Burlison in the Newsmax interview, proved far more willing to share specifics.

• Related video: The government found alien bodies in 1947 - then built a lie (The Why Files)

He stated that he has contact with someone involved in a classified Pentagon program examining these rumored interstellar craft, and this contact "specifically knew of one [alien spaceship] in the mountains outside Seoul, South Korea. It was so huge they had to build a structure around it".

Noting that as a private individual he is not subject to the same secrecy requirements as Rep. Burlison, Greer asserted that multiple alien craft had been "brought down," and that some of them were "bigger than a football field."

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Greer further asserted that there is another downed alien craft near Fort Sill in Oklahoma, and that a structure had been constructed around that one as well, to hide its presence from the public.

There is heightened interest in UFOs following an impromptu comment last week from former president Barack Obama. Responding to a question from podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen about whether aliens were real, Obama said: "They're real but I haven't seen them."

He continued: "They're not being kept at Area 51. There's no underground facility unless there's this enormous conspiracy and they hid it from the president of the United States."

US President Donald Trump looks up a the sky

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The US government's UAP Disclosure Act of 2023 explicitly indicates that maintaining classified status for information regarding UFO encounters remains essential for safeguarding America's nuclear infrastructure: "Legislation is necessary because credible evidence and testimony indicates that Federal Government unidentified anomalous phenomena records exist that have not been declassified ... due in part to exemptions under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954."

A recent Pentagon assessment revealed that over 750 fresh (UAP) encounters were documented between May 2023 and June 2024, with approximately 20 deemed sufficiently credible to warrant additional investigation.

Among these cases was footage capturing a Hellfire missile launched from a US Reaper drone that seemingly bounced off a luminous sphere near the Yemeni coastline.

UFO whistleblower warned to be ‘careful what he says by US government' Lue Elizondo

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"We've never seen a Hellfire missile hit a target and bounce off," said Luis Elizondo, a former senior intelligence official with the Pentagon who is a regular commentator on UFO research.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly publicly announced this week her support for complete transparency regarding the US government's UFO documentation "as long as it doesn't interfere with national security," whilst current president Donald Trump has voiced doubt about the entire topic.

He said: "Am I a believer [in UFOs]? No, I probably, I can't say I am. But I have met with people that are serious people that say there's some really strange things that they see flying around out there."

Investigative Filmmaker James Fox Holds News Conference On UFO Findings

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Even infamous sex offender Jeffrey Epstein tried to interfere with UFO investigations by reaching out to renowned physicist Lawrence Krauss.

He asked Krauss to anonymously write an article debunking claims of alien abductions.

A 2018 email from Epstein to Krauss was recently made public as part of the evidence presented by the US Department of Justice against the infamous sex trafficker. In the email, Epstein wrote: "Lawrence, can you pen an article on how to debunk claims [of] alien abductions etc., for example how many people share similar sorties [of] ghosts, out-of-body experiences etc."

It comes as NASCAR legend Mark Martin recalls near-death encounter with UFO.

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18-02-2026 om 20:47 geschreven door peter  

In April 1966, hundreds of students and teachers at Westall High School in Melbourne, Australia, witnessed something that should not exist. They saw not one, but multiple craft performing maneuvers that defied every known law of aerodynamics. But the real story began after the objects departed.  

In this segment from Apr 23, 2019, we analyze the Westall High School incident, not just as a "sighting," but as a masterclass in government suppression. From the immediate arrival of unidentified officials to the systematic intimidation of teenage witnesses and faculty, the Westall case follows the global blueprint of the National Security State. 

Why was such an overwhelming effort made to silence a group of schoolchildren? We look at the physical evidence, the landing traces, and the decades of silence that the Australian government has maintained regarding this encounter. 

  

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The Westall UFO Cover-Up: Australia’s Hidden Truth – A Detailed Examination

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Introduction: An Unforgettable Incident in Australian History

In April 1966, an extraordinary event unfolded at Westall High School in Melbourne, Australia, which has since become one of the most famous and controversial UFO sightings in history. Hundreds of students and teachers witnessed what seemed impossible: multiple unidentified flying objects performing complex maneuvers that appeared to violate the fundamental laws of physics and aerodynamics. This incident, often dismissed as a schoolboy prank or mass hysteria, contains compelling evidence and a series of events suggesting a deliberate cover-up orchestrated by government authorities. Understanding this incident requires more than just recounting the sighting; it demands an exploration of the physical evidence, government response, and possible motives behind maintaining silence for decades.

Background: The Sightings and Initial Reports

On the morning of April 6, 1966, approximately 200 students and faculty at Westall High School reported seeing a large, metallic, disk-shaped craft in the sky. Witnesses described it as something resembling a giant silver saucer, hovering silently for several minutes before swiftly accelerating and performing a series of complex maneuvers, including sharp turns and sudden accelerations that defied the principles of aerodynamics known at the time. Multiple spectators recall that the objects moved with a level of agility and speed unmatched by any known aircraft, leading many to conclude that they were genuinely unidentified and possibly extraterrestrial in origin.

An essential aspect of this incident is the consistency of witness testimony. Students from different classes, teachers, and staff all described similar sightings, which lends credibility to the event. Several students later stated that they were terrified, confused, and even intimidated by the response from authorities immediately following the sighting. The intensity of the event and the uniformity of witness accounts make it difficult to dismiss as merely a schoolyard illusion or misidentification.

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The Immediate Government and Military Response

What makes the Westall incident particularly remarkable is the swift and coordinated response by local authorities and military personnel. Within hours of the sighting, news of the event spread throughout the school; however, official actions quickly escalated. Eyewitnesses recall the arrival of government officials, military personnel, and unidentified agents at the school premises. Reports suggest that these individuals arrived in unmarked vehicles, and some witnesses observed soldiers and officials discreetly removing objects and evidence from the scene.

Furthermore, students and teachers who attempted to discuss what they saw were met with direct intimidation. Some recall being warned not to speak about the event, while others were questioned intensely by officials. In some cases, witnesses reported being threatened with expulsion or other disciplinary measures if they divulged details about their observations. This systematic suppression aligns with what has been observed in many other cases of UFO cover-ups globally, such as the renowned Roswell incident or the Mantell case, where government agencies sought to minimize public awareness.

Physical Evidence and Landings Traces

One of the most compelling aspects of the Westall case is the physical evidence purportedly left behind after the craft’s departure. Witness accounts describe seeing “landing traces,” which they characterized as circular impressions in the ground, with broken or altered vegetation around the site. Photographs exist showing disturbed patches of earth and flattened grass, which practitioners of UFO investigation argue are consistent with landing marks made by a craft of unknown origin.

Ground Evidence 

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Officially, Australian authorities have denied any physical evidence or landing sites, claiming that no trace or debris was recovered. However, researchers and independent investigators point out that the government’s denial may be motivated by a desire to suppress physical clues that could support extraterrestrial visitation or advanced secret technology. For example, the site of the sighting was reportedly cordoned off, and soil samples taken for testing have yet to be publicly analyzed, fueling speculation that evidence may have been hidden or destroyed.

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Decades of Silence and the Cover-Up Strategy

For over fifty years, the Australian government has maintained an official stance of silence regarding the Westall incident. This persistent silence has fostered conspiracy theories that suggest a deliberate effort to conceal the truth about extraterrestrial contact or advanced military technology. The case has been kept off the public record, and official documents related to the event remain classified or inaccessible under national security protocols.

This long-standing secrecy mirrors global patterns of government cover-ups of UFO encounters. For example, the US Air Force’s Project Blue Book, active during the Cold War, documented thousands of UFO reports but ultimately sought to dismiss or discredit most sightings, often citing misidentifications or psychological explanations. Similar tactics appear in Australia, where authorities have downplayed or suppressed information regarding Westall, possibly to prevent public panic or to protect sensitive military or technological secrets.

The incident sparked a flurry of headlines.

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Why the Cover-Up? Analyzing the Motives

Several plausible reasons underlie the Australian government’s apparent efforts to keep the Westall incident under wraps for so many decades:

1. National Security and Technological Secrets: If the objects were advanced military craft or experimental technology, government agencies would have a vested interest in preventing rivals or the public from knowing their capabilities. Disclosing the incident could reveal sensitive defense secrets or technological advancements.

2. Protection of Public Order: The incident involved a large number of students and teachers; acknowledging extraterrestrial visitation could cause widespread panic, which authorities might seek to avoid through suppression.

3. Covering Up Extraterrestrial Contact: Some researchers suggest that the objects witnessed at Westall were indeed extraterrestrial crafts, and the government’s silence is an effort to hide confirmed contact with alien civilizations, possibly to prevent upheaval in societal beliefs or religious doctrines.

4. Avoiding Diplomatic Fallout: If international actors suspected extraterrestrial contact, governments might suppress information to avoid diplomatic repercussions or to maintain strategic advantages.

Arguments Supporting the Cover-Up

Proponents of the cover-up theory argue that the consistency of witness reports, the physical traces, and the government's secretive response point toward a conspiracy. For instance, the psychological impact on witnesses, particularly young students, was likely significant, leading some to suppress the truth to avoid trauma. Moreover, the pattern of government suppression in similar cases adds weight to the hypothesis that Westall was intentionally concealed from the public eye.

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Counterarguments and Skepticism

Skeptics contend that many UFO sightings can be explained by misidentifications of natural phenomena such as weather balloons, atmospheric anomalies, or experimental aircraft. They argue that the physical evidence is inconclusive or has been fabricated, and that government responses—though secretive—are justified by security concerns, not necessarily by UFO cover-up motives.

However, considering the consistency of witness testimony and physical traces, dismissing the incident as routine misidentification seems reductive. The fact that authorities took extraordinary measures to silence witnesses suggests more than just a standard misperception. It hints at a desire to prevent disclosure of information that could alter humanity’s perspective on our place in the universe.

Comparative Analysis with Other Cover-Ups

The Westall incident fits into a broader global pattern of UFO cover-ups. The United States’ declassified files from the late 20th and early 21st centuries reveal a prolonged effort to obscure, dismiss, or discredit UFO encounters. The case of Roswell in 1947 is perhaps the most famous example, where the government officially claimed a weather balloon crash, only for conspiracy theories to suggest an extraterrestrial craft was recovered and suppressed.

Similarly, the Belgian Wave of the 1980s involved numerous sightings of triangular craft over Belgium, which the authorities initially denied but later acknowledged as genuine unidentified objects. These cases illustrate a recurring pattern: governments initially deny, then gradually release partial information, often under pressure from investigative journalists and whistleblowers.

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Implications and the Ongoing Quest for Truth

The implications of the Westall incident extend beyond mere curiosity; they challenge our understanding of civilization, technology, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. If the objects observed were indeed alien spacecraft, the implications for science, religion, and philosophy are profound. The deliberate suppression of information hampers scientific inquiry, fosters distrust in government, and fuels conspiracy theories.

The public’s increasing access to declassified documents and the rise of UFO enthusiast communities over recent decades suggest that transparency may eventually emerge. Official acknowledgment, however, remains elusive. The Westall case stands as a symbol of this ongoing struggle—an unresolved mystery that continues to inspire researchers, truth-seekers, and skeptics alike.

Conclusion: Unveiling the Hidden Truth

The Westall UFO incident remains a compelling case worthy of detailed investigation. The combination of consistent eyewitness accounts, physical traces allegedly left in the ground, and the classified response from authorities suggest that this event is more than a simple schoolyard sighting. It exemplifies the pattern of government suppression evident in UFO cases worldwide—an intentional effort to conceal potentially revolutionary truths from the public.

As new evidence emerges and declassified documents become accessible, the true story behind Westall may eventually surface. Until then, it stands as a testament to the enduring human desire to uncover the unknown, challenge official narratives, and seek truth beyond the veil of secrecy. The case invites us to question what we are told, to demand accountability, and to remain open to the possibility that we are not alone in the universe. The Westall incident is not just a footnote in UFO lore; it is a chapter in humanity’s ongoing quest for understanding the cosmos.

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17-02-2026 om 23:38 geschreven door peter  

Barack Obama declared that aliens are 'real' before firmly dismissing long-running conspiracy theories that extraterrestrials are being hidden at Area 51.

The candid exchange offered a rare glimpse into what presidents may know when it comes to one of America's most enduring mysteries.

The former president made the remarks when interviewer Brian Tyler Cohen asked him directly: 'Are aliens real?'

Obama's answer was direct: 'Uh, they're real, but I haven't seen them,' he said, before immediately addressing speculation surrounding Area 51, the secretive US military facility in Nevada that has long been at the center of extraterrestrial conspiracy theories.

'And they're not being kept in uh what is it? Area 51!' Obama continued. 'There's no underground facility unless there's this enormous conspiracy and they hid it from the president of the United States.'

His comments — delivered with a mix of humor and authority — amounted to a clear rejection of claims that the U.S. government is secretly housing alien life forms at the classified base.

Area 51 has fueled decades of speculation, particularly since the Cold War, when its remote desert location and classified operations made it a natural target for rumors about UFOs and extraterrestrial cover-ups. 

The US government has acknowledged the facility's existence but has consistently said it is used for testing advanced military aircraft.

Barack Obama said aliens are 'real' but said he never personally saw any evidence of them

Obama said any alien cover-up would have required information being hidden from the president himself. Pictured, a still from a previously released unclassified U.S. government video appearing to show unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP)

Cohen then asked what question he most wanted answered upon entering the White House.

'Where are the aliens?' Obama replied with a laugh. 

The exchange came as part of a wide-ranging interview in which Obama reflected on his presidency and post-White House life. 

Later in the interview the former president admitted that any return to elected office would likely cost him his marriage, joking that his wife Michelle would leave him if he ever attempted a political comeback.

The former president made the candid admission during a wide-ranging interview in which he faced up to the fact his days in politics are firmly behind him.

'First of all, I'm not a politician anymore and I can't be, right?' Obama began. 

'I mean, I guess technically I could run for, you know, city council or something, but I'm not in elected office. I don't have levers of power. I'm term limited out. And by the way, I believe in the Constitution and also I believe in my marriage and Michelle would divorce me if I even if I could run again.'

The remark, delivered with Obama's trademark humor, offered a rare public window into the influence Michelle Obama holds over her husband's decisions.

Barack Obama said he and wife, Michelle, are focused on inspiring young people through their post-presidential work

It also highlighted the toll years at the center of American political life took on their family.

Obama has long acknowledged the sacrifices Michelle made during his ascent from Illinois state senator to back-to-back terms in the Oval Office.

Michelle has repeatedly spoken about the strain political life placed on their family, and has remained both his closest confidante throughout. Obama said that she is also a powerful force guiding over what comes next.

During the interview he emphasized that the couple's post-presidential mission is a shared one focused less on reclaiming power and more on cultivating the next generation.

'Michelle and I still have the capacity, not just here in the United States, but globally, to inspire and motivate young people and invite them in to this process,' Obama explained, describing their work through the Obama Foundation.

He framed the mission as essential at a moment when younger Americans face mounting challenges, from economic uncertainty to social isolation. 

He argued that the role of him and his wife is to help empower others rather than lead from the front.

'That's going to come from the 20, 30-year-old's who know firsthand what it means to not be able to buy a house,' he said. 'They're the ones who are going to remake our institutions so that they are consistent with the values that are, I think, timeless.'

The Obamas' new presidential center in Chicago set to open in June will serve as the physical embodiment of that vision: part museum, part civic hub, and part training ground for emerging leaders.

Obama also acknowledged what may be a particular draw for some visitors.

'There will be a museum with Michelle's dresses since that's what people want to see,' he said with a laugh, referring to the fashion that helped make his wife one of the most admired and recognizable First Ladies in modern history.

The former president said their foundation works to empower the next generation of leaders globally. The couple are pictured in August 2024 at the Democratic National Convention 

Michelle is pictured with her daughters back in 2008 when Democrats crowned Barack Obama as the first black presidential election nominee

Michelle Obama has previously spoken publicly about the personal and family sacrifices she made during Barack Obama's eight years in the White House. The family is pictured in 2015

Her wardrobe choices became cultural touchstones during their eight years in the White House, symbolizing not just her personal style but a broader sense of representation, accessibility, and cultural influence.

But Obama made clear that beyond the dresses and memorabilia, Michelle's deeper legacy lies in her continued role as a global inspiration.

He credited both of them with using their post-presidential platform to elevate others - particularly young leaders who might otherwise never have access to power.

'Our job as leaders is to lift up other leaders,' Obama said. 'To empower others to find their gifts and help them exercise those gifts.'

That philosophy has guided their foundation's work, which has trained thousands of emerging leaders from across the United States and around the world - including grassroots organizers, teachers, healthcare professionals, and activists. 

Obama joked the Obama Presidential Center, scheduled to open in June 2026, will include a section dedicated to Michelle's dresses 'since that's what people want to see'

Obama said he and Michelle continue to work together through the Obama Foundation. He described inspiring young people as a central mission of their post-White House life

Barack Obama said he and Michelle Obama are now focused on inspiring young people and shaping future leaders through their joint work after leaving the White House. The former First Couple are pictured alongside daughters Malia, 27, and Sasha, 24

Earlier in the half-hour long interview, Obama unleashed a blistering warning about America's collapsing political standards after President Donald Trump shared a video depicting him and Michelle Obama as apes.

Obama said that American political discourse had descended into a degrading 'clown show' that most Americans still find 'deeply troubling.'

The former president's remarks came after Trump earlier this month reposted a meme video on Truth Social that included a segment showing the Obamas' faces superimposed on ape bodies.

Such imagery has long held racist overtones and sparked bipartisan condemnation, forcing the White House into damage control.

Asked directly about the episode during an interview with Brian Tyler Cohen, Obama did not mention Trump by name in his response, but delivered a sweeping rebuke of the tone and tactics that now dominate modern politics.

'First of all, I think it's important to recognize that the majority of the American people find this behavior deeply troubling,' Obama said. 

'It is true that it gets attention. It's true that it's a distraction… you meet people… they still believe in decency, courtesy, kindness, and there's this sort of clown show that's happening in social media and on television.'

His intervention marked his most direct public comments since Trump shared the incendiary video, which some critics described as one of the most racially offensive social media posts shared by the president.

The President received widespread backlash over accusations of racism after he posted a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes

But the clip ended with an AI-style segment that flashed the Obamas' faces superimposed on ape bodies, set to The Lion Sleeps Tonight.

The White House initially tried to wave the uproar away.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed the outrage as performative. 

'This is from an internet meme video depicting President Trump as the King of the Jungle and Democrats as characters from the Lion King. Please stop the fake outrage and report on something today that actually matters to the American public.'

A White House official later gave a more serious explanation stating, 'A White House staffer erroneously made the post. It has been taken down.' 

Trump's post was later deleted.

But the condemnation, including from Republicans, was already on the record.

Trump said he 'didn't watch the whole video' before reposting it online and has refused to apologize

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt initially doubled down on the President's post

Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina called it 'the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House,' adding that the president should remove it. 

Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi wrote: 'This is totally unacceptable. The president should take it down and apologize.' 

Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska argued that 'a reasonable person sees the racist context,' and said the White House should remove it and apologize.

California Governor Gavin Newsom's press office blasted the post as well: 'Disgusting behavior by the President. Every single Republican must denounce this. Now.' 

A White House insider previously told the Daily Mail that the clip was posted by mistake and was accidentally included in a screen recording of a different video about election fraud. 

Senator Tim Scott called the video 'the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House'

'It's an obvious screen recording and the boomer who posted it on X didn't trim off the excess when the next reel started to auto play,' the Trump official shared. 

'The aide didn't notice that one second portion at the end of the video and it was never seen by the president.' 

Trump told reporters that he didn't watch the whole video before it was shared online and maintained that he didn't do anything wrong.  

'What I saw in the beginning was really strong. It was about fraudulent elections. Anytime I see that stuff and it's credible, you put it up. I didn't do it. This was done by someone else. It was a re-truth but that was a very strong truth,' he said. 

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16-02-2026 om 23:19 geschreven door peter  

Glowing Orbs Over Ault, Colorado, USA Feb 8, 2026, UFO UAP Sighting News.

Date of sighting: February 8, 2026

Location of sighting: Ault, Colorado, USA

Source: NUFORC

 

Now this raw footage just came in yesterday and its two short videos showing not one, but three to five orbs glowing over the city of Ault. The city of Ault has a population of less than 2,000 so few eyewitnesses probably recorded this event. Colorado is famous for it sightings of huge white spheres near the edges of the Rocky Mountains and Ault is just a few miles from these mountains. Compounded by the fact that they were in triangle military formation just tells me that there is an intelligence controlling them. These are alien craft, there is no denying that fact. 

Scott C. Waring - UFO Sightings Daily, Taiwan 

 

Eyewitness states: 

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15-02-2026 om 21:20 geschreven door peter  

UFO in Google Earth Map Libya, the Sahara Desert, UAP paranormal sighting alien news. 👽

Date of discovery: Feb 14, 2026

Location of discovery: 24°08’56”N 23°25’25”E

Source: Google Earth Map

 

I found this strange craft on Google map this week. Obviously a UFO landed with a glowing doorway and a person moving towards its entrance. To see it, you must drop the person icon into the center of the crop formation and it shows a google earth 360 degree view.  Is it real or just an ai photo inserted by a Google employee? AI is running rampant out of control across the internet and clearly this has a high possibility of being AI, however I feel that this could be real, it may have been cloaked at the time of the recording and may have gone overlooked by the employee posting the photo. Cameras without an ir filter can see cloaked UFOs, due to the infrared light revealing the craft, a light the human eye cannot see, but is emitted by our sun across our planet. I also notice the shadows and sky around it show zero sign of being ai (ai makes thing 100% focused) this was not, appearing to be untouched, original lighting a fading along edges. So yes, it may be real, and yes, this shape of UFOs does exist. We are left with a mystery. One thing I guarantee, Google will delete it within the next 30 days, because Google is involved with the UFO cover-up in America. 

Scott C. Waring - Taiwan 

 

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15-02-2026 om 21:14 geschreven door peter  

UFO Report Spurs US military to disrupt cell phones, almost close airport for two weeks in Texas, Feb 2026, UAP Sighting News.

Date of sighting: February 10, 2026

Location of sighting: El Paso, Texas, USA

News source: 

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/eyewitness-video-of-mysterious-craft-hovering-over-el-paso-upends-trump-administration-balloon-claim/ar-AA1WeOSP?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

A UFO was seen in a recent video from Feb 2 in El Paso that is stirring up US gov investigations into UFOs over El Paso this week. Texas tried to shut down the El Paso airport for several weeks, but in its first hour of announcement, it was taken back due to the large amounts of travelers protesting. This UFO was caught on video in the distance and I took a screenshot of it and tried to focus it. I didn't use AI but instead did it myself. I show the steps of me adding contrast and sharpness to it. It's clear in the 4th screenshot that this object in the sky is disk with an upper and lower hump. From the distance and shape, I can estimate its size to be that of two city buses.  When the US gov reacts so drastically...its a 100% guarantee its an a real UFO. 

Scott C. Waring - UFO Sightings Daily, Taiwan

Eyewitness states: 

According to the witness recording the hovering craft, it appeared on video 'like a dot' after moving off far into the distance, but the object was allegedly incredibly large and looked somewhat like 'a blob.'

 

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15-02-2026 om 21:09 geschreven door peter