Washington DC: UAP Disclosure Fund Briefing
UAP Disclosure Fund briefed House Oversight Committee members on UAP topics. Luis Elizondo showed a photo claimed as disk-shaped object, later identified as irrigation circles.
Background
Event Details
On May 1, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., the UAP Disclosure Fund organized a briefing for members of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability in the Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. The session, moderated by Luis Elizondo, featured panelists including Avi Loeb, Eric Davis, Timothy Gallaudet, Christopher Mellon, and Mike Gold. Topics covered science, national security, and innovation related to unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Key Presentation and Controversy
Elizondo displayed an image to lawmakers, asserting it depicted a large disk-shaped unidentified object flying low over the Four Corners region, casting a prominent shadow. Internet investigators soon revealed the photo portrayed ordinary crop irrigation patterns, sparking criticism over misinformation.
Reactions and Coverage
Sources noted swift online debunking, with commentators like Jason Colavito highlighting errors in UFO claims. Participants such as Avi Loeb reflected positively on the event's aftermath. Reports from Defense Scoop, ZME Science, and others covered legislative pushes for UAP transparency amid the mishap. This incident underscored challenges in evidence presentation during official discussions.
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