Did You Forget Your Oath? Lue Elizondo Challenges John Kirby
Lue Elizondo, former Pentagon official and prominent voice in the UAP community, publicly expressed disappointment with John Kirby’s handling of the UFO and non-human intelligence (NHI) issue. Taking to social media, Elizondo directly criticized Kirby, questioning whether he had forgotten his oath to the American people. Elizondo’s frustration centered on Kirby’s continued dismissal of UAP sightings and insistence that the reports were merely mundane drone activity. By calling out Kirby’s stance, Elizondo highlighted the perceived lack of transparency and accountability from government officials, further fueling public skepticism about the administration’s commitment to addressing the UAP phenomenon seriously.
John, did you forget your oath to the American people? Seriously? I can’t believe you are doubling down on this. https://t.co/2E4cyyEKlp
— Lue Elizondo (@LueElizondo) December 17, 2024
During an appearance on Good Morning America, White House National Security spokesman John Kirby addressed President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks suggesting the administration was withholding information from the public about drones. Kirby emphasized the administration’s commitment to transparency, noting that recent investigations have identified the majority of drones reported by the public as law enforcement, commercial, or hobbyist-operated aircraft. He explained that there is no evidence of a national security or public safety threat from these drones. Kirby attributed the uptick in sightings to the increasing prevalence of drones—over a million registered with the FAA—and seasonal factors such as earlier sunsets making them more visible.
He acknowledged gaps in the coordination between federal and state authorities and within inter-agency operations, calling for Congress to establish a bipartisan commission to modernize drone legislation. Addressing concerns about drones near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Course, Kirby reassured the public that the restricted airspace there is closely monitored and secure. Responding to broader public distrust in government, Kirby highlighted the administration’s efforts to engage with citizens, address their concerns, and provide clear information. He underscored that drones are primarily being used lawfully for beneficial purposes, such as deliveries, scientific research, and law enforcement missions, reiterating that no threats have been identified at this time.
John Kirby has doubled down on his earlier statements, continuing to deny the existence of real UFOs and non-human intelligence (NHI) despite growing public scrutiny. In recent remarks, he reinforced the government’s position that the numerous drone sightings reported are nothing more than law enforcement, commercial, or hobbyist drones, repeating claims that no evidence of a national security threat has been found. Critics argue that Kirby’s steadfast refusal to acknowledge the possibility of more significant phenomena reflects an ongoing effort to dismiss legitimate concerns. This stance has led many to accuse him of deflecting attention from potentially credible evidence of unidentified aerial phenomena and NHI-related encounters, fueling skepticism about the Biden administration’s transparency on the matter.
