Washington DC: UAP Disclosure Fund Briefing

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.