The release of the UFO files won’t satisfy conspiracy theorists – but it certainly serves Trump’s agenda
If there’s no proof of aliens, the president can blame the deep state. If there’s proof, he’s a hero. Either way, it helps his popularity
TL;DR
- President Trump ordered the release of UFO files due to public interest and lobbying efforts by figures like Luis Elizondo and Tom DeLonge.
- The UFO conspiracy theory, rooted in the 1947 Roswell incident, has persisted for decades.
- The release serves Trump's political agenda by positioning him as an outsider exposing secrets or a hero, and can be used to deflect criticism.
- Lobbyists and associated media have profited from the UFO phenomenon.
- The initial batch of files contains underwhelming evidence, with many videos and images featuring blurry blobs or easily debunked phenomena like flares and balloons.
- The article suggests that the American fascination with UFOs is a cultural phenomenon linked to post-WWII anxieties, fears of the unknown, and a need to explain societal issues.
- The author argues that real government deceptions happen openly, citing the 2008 financial crisis bailouts, and encourages focus on present-day injustices rather than shadowy conspiracies.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene's comment about 'look at the shiny object' propaganda is cited as a valid critique of distraction from real issues.