UAP Whistleblower Claims Hidden Government Spending
On Tuesday, David Gruesch, a former Air Force intelligence officer and whistleblower on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), accused the intelligence community of concealing substantial secret government expenditures from Congressional oversight. He repeated his calls for lawmakers to access records that, according to him, federal authorities are withholding.
Speaking at a Capitol Hill event with members of the House Select Committee on Declassification of Federal Secrets, Gruesch stated that the investigation revealed what he termed a “slush fund.” Allegedly, billions of dollars are funneled annually into activities that escape normal congressional monitoring.
“This is also a real fraud, waste, and abuse issue,” he remarked. “We found out that billions in slush funds are utilized yearly for these purposes.”
These claims arise as lawmakers and the Trump administration intensify efforts to declassify records related to unidentified aviation events. They’ve already disclosed hundreds of pages of formerly confidential files and are pressuring government agencies for more information regarding unexplained aviation incidents.
Gruesch, who participated in the Pentagon’s UAP Task Force and served as a liaison for the National Reconnaissance Agency, first gained widespread attention in 2023 after he testified about government attempts to retrieve and analyze unidentified aircraft.
The fiscal year 2027 budget proposed by the Trump administration allocates nearly $132 billion for military and national intelligence, much of which involves classified programs accessible only to select officials and congressional members.
When queried about what the government knows about possible non-human intelligence, Gruesch asserted that officials are aware of “several” alien species.
He described this spectrum as ranging from “tangible bipedal life to, I think, more like sentient plasma life.” However, he didn’t provide further details or evidence during his remarks.
Gruesch singled out the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Pentagon’s key military intelligence arm, for obstructing Congress’ oversight efforts, claiming it hasn’t fully complied with requests for records. He called for more documents to be released for review and declassification.
As of now, the DIA has not made a statement.
The Pentagon has consistently asserted that its investigations have uncovered no verified proof of extraterrestrial technology, and previous government inquiries have countered claims of a covert crash recovery initiative.
During the press conference, a bipartisan group of lawmakers joined Gruesch in contending that government agencies continue to resist Congress’ endeavors to secure information related to unidentified anomalous phenomena.
“We asked questions and they pushed back. We followed up with more inquiries, and the resistance grew,” noted Rep. Jared Moskowitz from Florida. “We aim to include provisions in amendments and bills, but they keep objecting.”
Rep. Eric Burlison from Missouri added, “There should be significant penalties for officials who knowingly withhold information from Congress.”
Moskowitz also tied this conversation to broader issues regarding the accountability of the Pentagon. “They’re trillions of dollars short. Where’s that money going?” he questioned.
This is the seventh consecutive year that the Pentagon has failed its annual audits, pointing to long-established difficulties in tracking assets and managing accounting systems.
Gruesch mentioned that potential witnesses remain hesitant to come forward due to fears of retaliation and legal repercussions.
Burlison urged President Trump to lift non-disclosure agreements for those aware of the government’s alleged UAP program and to offer immunity to individuals willing to provide testimonies. “We extend immunity to all those who have already come forward and those who will,” he said. “We want to facilitate discussions.”
Burlison added, “Congress has requested certain records and videos. These agencies know we are aware they exist, and we will ensure their release.” His office reported obtaining MQ-9 footage of a UAP incident off the coast of Yemen through what he described as a “Tom Clancy-style dead drop.”
Lawmakers expressed that gaining more insights could hinge on persuading additional witnesses to step forward.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna from Florida, who leads the House select committee addressing this topic, indicated that legislators are exploring immunity protections for those knowledgeable about the suspected vessels, reclaimed materials, or advanced technology.
This move aligns with lawmakers’ desires for greater transparency regarding some of the government’s most sensitive programs.
Federal investigators recently claimed that former CIA officer David Rush misused a fraudulent “Special Access Program” in a scheme involving over $40 million in gold bullion and additional government funds, renewing scrutiny on the operation of such highly classified government projects.
The event followed recent disclosures by the Trump administration of substantial portions of previously classified UAP records, which included military reports, sensor data, and witness accounts that had previously been kept secret.
Lawmakers and advocates for disclosure assert that these releases signify the government is becoming more transparent about UAP investigations, although they argue that a substantial amount of information remains confidential.
