US government says it received over 200 reports of UFOs/UAPs in last 8 months
FOX NewsMAY 2023
Pentagon: 274 Reports of UAPs Over Last 8 Months
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The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
As has been testified by officials before Congress, UAPs are absolutely real—whether they belong to foreign governments or are non-human, they're still a concern that needs to be addressed by Washington. The public, not just military personnel, deserves to know if their airspace is safe to fly in. The scientific community must investigate and the military must take steps to combat potential enemy assets.
Establishment-critical narrative
Despite common beliefs to the contrary, the US government has a history of promoting UFO conspiracies, not downplaying them. The main witness from the last few months' media blitz was a retired Air Force officer who provided questionable testimony. Overall, the Pentagon—for various purposes—has an interest in kindling UFO mythology, perhaps as consistent cover for its own covert operations and next-generation product development.