Primary interview · September 14, 2026

The US Government Is 'Sincere in Its Efforts to Understand UAP,' New White House Council Chair Says

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Original source

  1. Space.com. “The US Government Is 'Sincere in Its Efforts to Understand UAP,' New White House Council Chair Says.” September 14, 2026.

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Key points

Avi Loeb tells Space.com that the UAP Science Advisory Council met privately at ODNI on August 31 and describes an intended evidence-based approach to scientific data collection.

Why it is notable

The article adds first-person reporting about the council's activity after its formation rather than merely repeating its announcement.

Coverage & Commentary record1
The US Government Is 'Sincere in Its Efforts to Understand UAP,' New White House Council Chair Says

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Editorial notes

  • The meeting contents were not disclosed and cannot be independently evaluated from the article.
  • Targeted searches did not locate a primary White House, ODNI, or Department page documenting the council or its membership. The chair's own June 13 and June 16 announcements are in the linked Latest Developments record.

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