The UFO Community is Being Played—And the Epstein Files Show How
Trump’s DOJ controlled the Epstein release to shape public perception. The UAP rollout will be no different.
The Illusion of Transparency
The Epstein files weren’t released to provide real transparency. The public expected an unfiltered look into Epstein’s network and potential high-profile connections, yet what they received was a controlled disclosure, carefully timed and framed to shape perception rather than reveal new truths. They were a tool to control the conversation.
The Trump administration’s preemptive release, bypassing the bipartisan task force, ensured that the first interpretations were framed by right-wing influencers.
“The Justice Department’s recent release of Jeffrey Epstein’s contact list included high-profile individuals such as Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson, Alec Baldwin, and Ethel Kennedy. However, officials emphasized that this was not a 'client list' but rather a compilation of known associates.” - New York Post
At a glance, it looked like a major disclosure. In reality, it was a carefully staged event, designed to shape perception while avoiding accountability.
This is the same playbook that will guide UAP disclosure:
For the mainstream, Trump will be positioned as the strongman exposing hidden truths while ensuring nothing personally damaging is actually revealed.
For the UFO community, selective disclosures will keep them chasing the next revelation, ensuring engagement without real transparency.
For the intelligence and tech sectors, UAPs provide a justification for expanded surveillance and military technology contracts.
The strategy is simple—control the framing, manage expectations, and keep the narrative on Trump’s terms. Trump will only push for UAP revelations if they serve his image and financial interests—not because American citizens are being denied access to the truth.
Step One: Control the Narrative Before It Begins
The House Oversight Committee's Declassification Task Force had a six-month timeline for declassification, which is standard for a congressional task force. But Trump’s team couldn’t risk Democratic involvement with Epstein secrets—especially with his long-documented ties to the child sex offender.
Instead, Trump’s DOJ moved first. By releasing the files ahead of the task force, they ensured Trump’s media allies framed the release before bipartisan scrutiny was possible. The documents contained just enough information to look revelatory while keeping inconvenient details buried. By the time the task force realized, the narrative had already solidified—demonstrating that they were never truly in control of the disclosure process.
"I nor the task force were given or reviewed the Epstein documents being released today... THIS IS NOT WHAT WE OR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ASKED FOR. GET US THE INFORMATION WE ASKED FOR instead of leaking old info to press." — Anna Paulina Luna
UAP Parallel: Expect the same strategy. When framed in a military context, UAPs—often identified as drones—will be positioned as either foreign threats or advanced technology requiring heightened defense measures. If Trump can use UAP disclosures to reinforce his strongman image, they’ll be framed as him forcing out hidden truths. But the very nature of UAPs presents a challenge—because any disclosure that acknowledges their superior capabilities or unknown origins risks making him look weak.
If UAPs—referred to in military discussions as drones—are portrayed as more advanced than U.S. military technology, Trump is no longer the ultimate force in control. If their origins and intent remain a mystery, he appears unable to manage the situation. Either scenario undermines his authority. If UAP disclosures introduce a threat or uncertainty, they’ll simply be delayed, buried, or dismissed.
At the same time, powerful interests in Silicon Valley and the defense sector have a stake in how UAPs are presented. If UAPs can be framed as an external threat, they justify increased surveillance capabilities and defense spending. The realbeneficiaries of disclosure may not be the public at all.
Step Two: Distract and Redirect
The day the Epstein files were released, Democrats were added to the task force. This served a dual purpose: it protected Trump by ensuring Democrats had no role in declassifying Epstein-related documents while also making the task force appear bipartisan, keeping the UAP community engaged in the process.
But why was it so important for Pam Bondi to push the Epstein files out when the task force still had six months to work? The answer lies in what came next.
The very next day, Trump and JD Vance staged a confrontation with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, shifting media coverage away from Epstein entirely. The Epstein story barely had time to land before the news cycle was consumed by a geopolitical conflict.
By redirecting public focus, these events ensure they fade from scrutiny. The timing was no accident. Controlling disclosure isn’t just about shaping the narrative—it’s about deciding what the public pays attention to. The approach ensures that while information is technically available, public focus is fractured, reducing the likelihood of sustained pressure for real accountability.
UAP Parallel: If a major UAP (or military drone-related) disclosure happens, expect it to be paired with another major political event to minimize focus and scrutiny. The government doesn’t have to hide information if most people aren’t paying attention to it.
Step Three: Keep the UFO Community Hooked
The bipartisan task force still exists, but as Luna’s comments reveal, its role has shifted from oversight to an instrument of controlled disclosure. Rather than exposing secrets, it now functions as a tool to co-opt and pacify the UAP community.
The strategy is subtle—keep releasing just enough new information to keep people engaged, but never enough to force true transparency.
For the masses, UAPs will be framed as a geopolitical issue or an advanced technology—not an uncontrollable force that challenges Trump’s authority. For the UFO community, the task force will provide selective disclosures—enough to keep people engaged, but never enough for full transparency.
For the intelligence and tech sectors, UAPs remain a convenient pretext for expanding classified research, surveillance, drones and military budgets. But this relationship is more than just convenient—it’s symbiotic. The intelligence community relies on the UFO community to popularize the mystery of UAPs, fueling public interest that justifies further funding and secrecy. Meanwhile, tech companies stand to benefit from classified contracts to develop countermeasures or exploit emerging technologies under the guise of UAP research.
By keeping the public’s attention on the spectacle, these sectors ensure that the focus remains on intrigue rather than accountability. If UAPs can’t be framed in a way that serves Trump’s interests, the task force will simply claim they ran out of time. They only have six months, after all.
The Final Move: Weaponizing Disclosure
The Trump Administration will actively shape how and when UAP information is used.
"Presidents generally get fooled... officials come into the Oval Office, whisper 'National Security, Mumble Mumble Mumble,' and then all of a sudden presidents start clamping down on any disclosure about UAPs. It’s happened time and time again." — Ross Coulthart
A clear example of this strategy was his handling of intelligence disclosures related to foreign adversaries.
During his presidency, Trump selectively declassified and released intelligence that aligned with his political objectives, such as the unmasking of surveillance on his campaign while withholding other reports that could have been damaging. This demonstrates his pattern of using disclosure as a tool rather than a commitment to transparency, a strategy that will likely be applied to UAP revelations as well.
If disclosure happens, it will be done strategically, reinforcing his image as the leader exposing hidden knowledge. The messaging will emphasize his control while avoiding any suggestion that UAPs represent an uncontrollable force.
At the same time, tech billionaires and defense contractors stand to gain from how UAPs are presented. If disclosure fuels public fear—particularly by framing UAPs as drones of unknown origin—it can justify new military technologies, expanded intelligence operations, and increased government surveillance—all under the banner of national security.
The Real Purpose of the Spectacle
The Epstein files set the precedent. UAP disclosures will follow the same formula.
Unlike the other federal secrets the task force is promising transparency on, UAPs are the only topic with world-changing implications for the future. The release of files related to JFK, Covid, RFK, MLK, and 9/11 can only serve to further erode trust in American institutions—something that ultimately benefits Trump, who has long expressed contempt for them.
The same tactics—preemptive framing, selective disclosure, and media distraction—are being deployed to ensure that any revelations serve existing power structures rather than expose deeper truths.
The real beneficiaries of disclosure aren’t the public but those who control the information, using it to consolidate influence, justify military expansion, and manipulate public perception.
“There’s a genuine fear that if the American government admitted what it does know about UAPs, it would expose decades of deception—not just to the public, but to its own allies.” — Ross Coulthart
Trump’s goal isn’t to reveal the truth—it’s to control the story.
The only question is—will we recognize the manipulation before it’s too late? Pay attention to how narratives are framed, who benefits from selective disclosure, and what is left unsaid.