Fresh claims about secret UFO facilities have sparked fierce debate after a US congressman alleged that US President Donald Trump backed requests to access classified military sites rumoured to house unidentified craft and non-human technology.
The explosive remarks, made during a podcast appearance, have fuelled speculation about hidden government programmes while critics question whether any such access will actually happen. With lawmakers calling for transparency and sceptics warning of exaggerated expectations, the controversy has once again thrust UFO secrecy and political power into the global spotlight.
Congressman Claims White House Supported UFO Base Visits
Missouri congressman Eric Burlison, a member of the Congressional Oversight Committee investigating Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, said he sought permission to inspect military facilities believed to store recovered materials and biological remains.
During an appearance on the ALN Podcast, he claimed that White House officials backed his request and told the Department of Defence to facilitate visits where possible.
According to Burlison, the support did not involve direct management of the sites but rather encouragement for defence officials to cooperate with his investigation. His statements quickly triggered intense discussion online, with supporters praising the push for disclosure and critics questioning the extent of presidential authority over highly classified programmes.
Military Sites Linked To UFO Rumours
Among the facilities Burlison named were Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland, Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, the Atlantic Undersea Testing and Evaluation Centre in the Bahamas and the Nevada Test and Training Range, widely associated with Area 51.
These locations have long appeared in conspiracy theories and whistleblower accounts claiming secret research into unidentified craft or experimental aircraft. Anonymous sources have alleged that some bases hold reverse engineered technology or materials recovered from mysterious incidents.
Patuxent River Naval Air Station
However, officials have never publicly confirmed the existence of non human spacecraft at these sites, and many experts argue that rumours often grow from misidentified military testing or speculative reporting rather than verified evidence.
During the same podcast interview, Burlison also referenced a classified facility overseas that allegedly houses a massive object too large to move. He claimed that an entire structure was built around the object, describing the foreign location as a possible final destination in his investigation.
The extraordinary allegation captured widespread attention but has not been independently verified. Observers noted that similar stories have circulated for decades within UFO communities without clear documentation. Some analysts of defence policy caution that unconfirmed claims can easily blend fact, rumour and speculation, especially when dealing with secretive national security programmes.
Scepticism Grows Over Oversight And Real Access
Despite the dramatic claims, many commentators remain doubtful that any lawmaker will gain meaningful entry into sensitive facilities. Critics argue that classified programmes may be managed by private defence contractors or shielded by layers of bureaucracy beyond direct White House control.
Others believe that any planned visits could be carefully managed or limited to non-sensitive areas. Online reactions have ranged from excitement about potential disclosure to disbelief over whether such authority exists. Legal experts stress that congressional oversight processes can be complex and that official confirmation would be required before drawing conclusions about access or hidden technologies.
The ongoing debate highlights how questions about UFO secrecy continue to blur the lines between politics, national security and public fascination with the unknown.