Luis Elizondo – The Truth is Out There… But So is the Defense Budget

When I look at Luis Elizondo, I can’t shake the feeling that he’s still working in service of the military-industrial complex, no matter how much he claims to be on the side of transparency. His background in counterintelligence isn’t incidental—it’s the very reason I’m skeptical. After a career dedicated to managing and shaping narratives, am I really supposed to believe that he’s suddenly switched sides, now the lone truth-teller? That, to me, feels more like part of the same game rather than a break from it.

For years, Elizondo operated within the Department of Defense, an institution that thrives on secrecy and control of information. His work wasn’t about exposing truths to the public, but about shaping what the public should or shouldn’t know. Now, with this sudden push to “reveal” the existence of UFOs, I can’t help but suspect that it’s more of the same manipulation, just in a different guise.

This isn’t a conspiracy theory; it’s simply recognizing a pattern. The military-industrial complex has always thrived on perceived threats. Whether it’s terrorism, cyber warfare, or some new space-bound adversary, there’s always a need for a well-managed narrative to ensure continued funding, to justify further militarization, and to keep the public in a state of readiness for the next great threat—real or imagined. UFOs, with their mystique and the inherent fear of the unknown, provide the perfect pretext.

The timing of Elizondo’s revelations is, frankly, too convenient. With increasing pressure on the military to justify its staggering budgets, the UFO narrative offers a fresh new reason to demand more. Just look at the historical precedents—at every critical juncture, the specter of an external threat has been used to bolster defense spending. Now, the threat comes from the skies, and Elizondo, with his credentials and his carefully crafted public persona, is the ideal messenger to carry that narrative forward.

And we mustn’t forget, this isn’t just about money. The military-industrial complex thrives on maintaining power and control, and that includes controlling the narrative around national security. By making UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) a focal point, the military stands to expand its scope—both in terms of budget and influence—far beyond terrestrial conflicts. And Elizondo, consciously or not, is playing his part in ensuring that the military remains at the forefront of whatever future threat is imagined.

So when I see Elizondo on TV, talking about the need for openness and transparency, I remain unconvinced. I can’t separate his current role from his past career. To me, he’s still part of the machinery, pushing a narrative that ultimately serves the same interests: more power, more control, more funding for the military establishment. Whether it’s through fear of earthly enemies or extraterrestrial ones, the outcome remains the same.