Elizondo resigned in protest because he felt the leadership was not taking the issue seriously and was not informing higher authorities about the potential national security risks posed by UAPs.
The government faces a stigma associated with the term 'UFO' and concerns about public readiness to handle the truth, potential civil discord, and economic impacts. There are also legal issues regarding informing Congress and the president, and concerns about the military-industrial complex.
Elizondo cites multiple pieces of evidence, including witness testimony, gun camera footage, radar data, and other sensor systems that corroborate UAP encounters, suggesting a high level of credibility and a need for serious investigation.
UAPs exhibit instantaneous acceleration, hypersonic velocity, low observability, and the ability to operate in multiple environments without performance compromises, all of which are beyond current human technology.
The process involves going through the Department of Defense's Office of Prepublication and Security Review, which ensures that no classified information is disclosed. This process can be lengthy and involves redactions to protect sensitive data.
Motives could range from simple observation and monitoring to more complex interactions based on technological advancements or concerns about humanity's potential for violence. Elizondo suggests keeping all options open due to the vastness and complexity of the universe.
Elizondo feels both insignificant and special, acknowledging the vastness of the universe while recognizing the unique and special nature of life on Earth.
Elizondo's work has made him more cautious and aware of potential threats, but it has also reinforced his sense of duty and loyalty to his country, despite the risks involved.
Elizondo believes that life exists beyond Earth, given the abundance of life on our own planet and the vastness of the universe. He emphasizes the importance of remaining open-minded and data-driven in exploring this possibility.
The 'Gimbal' incident is significant because it showcases UAPs exhibiting behaviors that defy current aviation technology, such as maintaining a 90-degree angle without losing altitude, which is not possible with known aircraft.
Are we alone in the universe? If we aren't, are we among friends or enemies? A former top U.S. official reveals the classified UFO secrets that the Pentagon has hidden for years
Luis Elizondo is the former head of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) that operated within the Pentagon. He is also the bestselling author of the book, ‘Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs’.
In this conversation, Luis and Steven discuss topics such as, how to spot a UFO, the dangers of getting too close to a UFO, why Luis resigned from the AATIP, and how UFO's have interfered with nuclear weapons.
(00:00) Intro
(01:35) Who Is Luis?
(02:24) Luis's Professional Resume
(04:38) What Pentagon's Project Did You Work On In 2008-2009?
(10:30) Joining AATIP (Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program)
(12:12) AATIP's Mission
(13:46) What's A UAP?
(14:21) Stigma Associated With The Term 'UFO'
(15:45) Luis's Beliefs On UFO/UAP
(20:21) Leaving The Program And The Role At Pentagon
(23:28) Why Don’t They Want The Public To Know?
(29:23) What Type Of Information Do You Have Access To In This Role?
(30:08) The Area 51 Conspiracy Theories
(31:00) Bob Lazar's Claims
(31:45) The Process Of Clearing Highly Classified Information To Share With The Public
(33:42) Evidence On UFO/UAP
(34:09) The 'Gimbal' Incident
(35:24) The Reason Why There's No More Declassified UFO Videos
(36:36) Why US Government Doesn't Tell People About UFO's
(41:52) Have There Ever Been Recovered UFO/UAP Materials?
(42:28) People Going To Jail Or Even Harder Punishment For Speaking Out
(43:40) Who's In Charge Of Preventing Information Leakage?
(43:57) US Killed US Citizens With Drones
(46:09) Danger Of Publishing "Imminent"
(47:51) Do American Presidents Know About UFO/UAP?
(48:17) Which Presidents Were Aware Of UFO/UAP?
(50:53) How Much Does An Average Citizen Know About What's Going On In The Government?
(52:04) What Is The Legacy Program & Why Is It Not Well Funded?
(53:17) How Do People In Pentagon Perceive Aliens?
(01:01:18) UFO's Motives To Visit Earth
(01:03:30) What Is A UAP Encounter?
(01:06:11) UAP Sightings At Nuclear Technology Facilities
(01:06:49) Interference With A Nuclear Facility In Russia
(01:07:33) The Colares Incident
(01:10:27) Should We Be Worried?
(01:12:15) Case Against UFO
(01:15:43) Is Witness Testimony Enough To Prove UFO's Existence? Probability And Statistics
(01:18:11) The 'Tic Tac' Incident
(01:21:44) What's A Day In The Life Of Someone Working For AATIP?
(01:23:30) How Has Luis's Work Changed The Way He Lives?
(01:24:11) How Do You Feel Being Such A Small Part Of The Vast Universe?
(01:26:56) What Do Luis's Kids Think Of His Work And UFO?
(01:28:27) Are We Alone In The Universe?
(01:28:58) Why Is The Book Called 'Imminent'?
(01:29:45) Last Guest's Question: What Is Something You Were Once Deeply Afraid Of That You're No Longer Afraid Of?
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