DoD OIG: Final UAP Whistleblower Reprisal Report Released

The DoD Office of Inspector General publicly released a final report on January 7, 2026, documenting the conclusion of a whistleblower reprisal investigation. The release came in response to a FOIA request submitted by The Black Vault in April 2025. The heavily redacted documents reveal an inquiry into allegations that officials retaliated against a complainant by revoking security clearances after UAP-related disclosures.

The investigation examined events spanning from August 2022 through February 2025. According to the report, the Consolidated Adjudications Facility issued an initial notice of intent to revoke classified access on August 29, 2022. This action was followed by a final revocation decision on December 12, 2022, effectively terminating the individual's eligibility for access to compartmented programs.

The Office of Inspector General concluded its review in February 2025, determining that protected disclosures were not a contributing factor to the clearance revocation. The report states that clear and convincing evidence established the outcome would have remained unchanged regardless of the whistleblower claims. No recommendations were made for corrective action following this determination.

While the report does not explicitly name the complainant, contextual details strongly suggest the case involves former intelligence official David Grusch. The chronology aligns with publicly documented whistleblower filings associated with his testimony regarding UAP programs and alleged retaliatory actions.