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White House UAP council chair says government is sincere in UAP investigation

Avi Loeb, Harvard astrophysicist leading the new UAP Science Advisory Council, says the US government is applying scientific rigor to understanding unidentified anomalous phenomena.

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What to know

  • The White House's new UAP Science Advisory Council, led by Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, held a private meeting in late August and is applying rigorous scientific methods to investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena.
  • Council members emphasize the investigation is grounded in evidence and scientific rigor, not belief or speculation, with plans to examine both historical records and new observations.
  • A July 2026 Gallup poll found 49 percent of Americans attribute all UFO sightings to known causes, while 37 percent believe some are alien spacecraft; 78 percent believe the government is withholding information.

“I've been fascinated by this topic for a long time, so having the opportunity to help examine the evidence firsthand and contribute to a serious scientific effort is incredibly exciting.”

Ben Lamm, UAP Science Advisory Council member · Space.com ↗ · Sep 13

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White House UAP council chair says government is sincere in UAP investigation
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    Loeb confirms government sincerity on UAP investigation

    Speaking to Space.com, Avi Loeb stated that the U.S. government is "sincere in its efforts to understand UAP based on the scientific method of data collection." Council member Ben Lamm emphasized the mission is grounded in evidence rather than belief, aiming to apply rigorous scientific methods to historical UAP records and new observations.

    “I cannot disclose the contents but I will say that the U.S. government is sincere in its efforts to understand UAP based on the scientific method of data collection.”
    — Avi Loeb
    1. 1 outlet The US government is 'sincere in its efforts to understand UAP', new White House council chair says

      first by Space.com, 9d ago

  2. background

    UAP Science Advisory Council holds private meeting — Members of the newly formed council gathered at a private meeting at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Council chair Avi Loeb declined to disclose the meeting's contents but confirmed the group is proceeding with scientific investigation.

  3. background

    Gallup poll shows 49% of Americans attribute UFO sightings to known causes — A July 2026 Gallup poll found that 49 percent of Americans believe all UFO sightings can be explained by human activity or natural phenomena, while 37 percent believe at least some UFOs have been alien spacecraft. Notably, the percentage of Americans with no opinion grew from 7 percent in 2019 to 13 percent in 2026. Seventy-eight percent say the government is withholding UFO information.

  4. background

    White House establishes UAP Science Advisory Council — The White House created a new UAP Science Advisory Council in coordination with the Pentagon's All Domain Anomaly Resolution Office, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the FBI. Avi Loeb, a Harvard astrophysicist and director of the Galileo Project, was appointed as council chair.