Bipartisan Congressional Screening of "The Age of Disclosure" Highlights U.F.O. Revelations

On November 20, 2025, a bipartisan group of House members convened on Capitol Hill for a secret screening of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure." This film features testimonies from nearly three dozen government officials discussing their knowledge of unidentified aerial phenomena (U.A.P.), commonly referred to as U.F.O.s. The screening occurred following a prolonged government shutdown, which had delayed the film's release.

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"The Age of Disclosure," which premiered at the South by Southwest festival earlier in 2025, includes claims from 34 former and current senior officials from government, military, and intelligence sectors. These individuals assert that there has been an extensive cover-up spanning 80 years regarding the reverse engineering of technology from U.F.O. crashes. Notably, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who previously served as vice chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, is featured prominently in the film. He emphasizes the existence of unidentified objects operating in restricted airspace, particularly over nuclear facilities, stating, “we don’t know whose it is.”

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The screening has drawn attention to the ongoing discussions about U.F.O.s and government transparency. Rubio's involvement has been pivotal in encouraging other officials to share their experiences and knowledge regarding U.A.P. The bipartisan nature of the screening reflects a growing interest among lawmakers to address these phenomena seriously and transparently.

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Despite the film's revelations, skepticism remains among some lawmakers and experts. Critics argue that the claims made in "The Age of Disclosure" lack sufficient evidence and could potentially distract from pressing national security issues. Some members of Congress have expressed concerns about the implications of such disclosures, questioning whether they could lead to unnecessary public panic or misallocation of resources.

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While "The Age of Disclosure" presents a unified narrative from various officials, there are discrepancies in the details surrounding U.F.O. encounters and government responses. Some sources indicate that not all military personnel agree with the film's conclusions, suggesting a divide in the understanding of U.A.P. phenomena within the defense community. Additionally, there is a lack of comprehensive data on the incidents discussed, leaving gaps in the public's understanding of the government's historical engagement with U.F.O.s.

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Following the screening, further discussions are anticipated in Congress regarding the implications of U.A.P. disclosures. Lawmakers may push for more transparency and accountability from government agencies concerning their investigations into unidentified aerial phenomena. The film's release could catalyze a broader public discourse on the topic, prompting calls for more rigorous scientific inquiry into U.A.P. sightings.

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• “repeated instances of something operating in the airspace over restricted nuclear facilities, and it’s not ours. And we don’t know whose it is.” — Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

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