From Fringe Theory to Political Priority: Tulsi Gabbard’s UFO Bombshell
For decades, talk of extraterrestrial visitors was dismissed as the stuff of late-night radio and sci-fi movies. Now, whispers from the highest levels of government suggest the truth may be far stranger — and far closer — than most realize.
A former top U.S. intelligence official has openly stated her belief in alien life, hinting that classified evidence could rewrite humanity’s place in the universe.
Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard — who served under Donald Trump — didn’t hesitate when asked on the Pod Force One podcast if UFOs and alien life were real.
“Yes,” she replied simply, before adding that she’s not yet at liberty to disclose classified details. “We’re still working to uncover the truth and share it with the American people,” she said, promising that when the time comes, she’ll speak openly.
Her remarks come amid a new era of UFO — or “UAP” — disclosure. Over the past several years, whistleblowers, leaked military footage, and declassified intelligence reports have all pointed toward phenomena that defy known science.
In 2023, a Pentagon insider testified to Congress that the U.S. possesses technology “not of human origin,” echoing statements from former counterintelligence officer Luis Elizondo, who has claimed America holds exotic materials beyond current engineering capabilities.
Trump himself has teased the idea of pulling back the curtain. Speaking with podcaster Lex Fridman, he said that if he returns to the Oval Office, he’ll push for early declassification of UFO footage: “I’d love to do that… People begged me not to, but I’ll be doing that very early on.”
One of the most striking pieces of recent evidence is the so-called Mosul Orb. Filmed in 2016 by a U.S. military surveillance plane over Iraq, the four-second clip shows a metallic sphere gliding smoothly through the sky, seemingly unaffected by gravity or air currents.
Released through a Freedom of Information Act request by researcher Dustin Slaughter and shared by UFO investigator Jeremy Corbell, the footage matches earlier still images declassified by the Pentagon — and is just one of many such sightings across the Middle East and South Asia.
Beyond the U.S., interest in non-human encounters is growing. In Mexico, alleged “non-human” remains were unveiled before Congress, sparking global headlines and fierce scientific debate. Meanwhile, the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has set up a public reporting portal for UAP sightings, with officials quietly acknowledging they’ve found “some things” that warrant concern.
Gabbard’s openness marks a rare moment when belief in extraterrestrial life is voiced from inside the intelligence establishment — not as rumor, but as personal conviction. While security restrictions keep her from going further, her comments add weight to the growing push for disclosure. And with Trump vowing a rapid reveal if re-elected, the stage is set for potentially historic revelations.
Conclusion
The UFO conversation has moved from conspiracy forums to congressional hearings and the desks of presidents. With Tulsi Gabbard’s blunt acknowledgment, whistleblowers risking careers, and political leaders pledging transparency, the drive toward disclosure feels more like a matter of when than if. Whether the world is eased into the truth or jolted by a single explosive reveal, the answer to the age-old question — “Are we alone?” — may finally be within reach.