Overview
A documentary filmmaker who has been tracking the U.S. government’s handling of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) says the Federal Bureau of Investigation has become the lead agency in a federal effort to collect data on mysterious objects observed near nuclear installations. Dan Farah, director of the upcoming documentary The Age of Disclosure, made the claim during an interview on “Jesse Watters Primetime” on May 31, 2026. He described the FBI’s new focus as “aggressive” and “a huge priority,” suggesting that the bureau’s involvement could soon produce substantive disclosures about the nature and intent of the sightings.
Agency Involvement
The push follows a February 2026 directive from former President Donald Trump that ordered all federal agencies to locate, catalog, and declassify any evidence related to UAPs and possible non‑human intelligence. While the directive spurred a flurry of activity at the Department of Defense and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Farah contends that many military branches “refused to engage” or “played dumb,” leaving the FBI as the only agency actively pursuing answers. According to Farah, FBI field offices are now coordinating with the White House to “wrap their arms around” the issue, deploying agents to interview witnesses, request flight‑track data, and assess any potential security implications.
Nuclear Site Concerns
The most pressing security question, according to both Farah and former Secretary of State Marco Rubio—who appears in the documentary—centers on repeated incursions over restricted nuclear facilities. Rubio is quoted as saying, “We’ve had 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.” Such incidents have been logged by air‑traffic control and radar operators, but the objects have not been identified as conventional aircraft, drones, or known foreign platforms. Farah emphasizes that the lack of attribution represents a national‑security threat, regardless of whether the objects are controlled by a hostile nation, a private entity, or an unknown source.
Political Context
The investigation unfolds amid a broader political debate over transparency. After Trump’s directive, several Democratic lawmakers publicly applauded the release of previously classified UFO files, while some Republican officials have warned that premature disclosure could compromise intelligence methods. Farah argues that the FBI’s involvement may bridge the partisan divide by providing a “single, credible source” of information that can be vetted through established investigative channels. He also notes that career bureaucrats have historically “waited out” elected officials on sensitive matters, but the current “internal tug‑of‑war” appears to be shifting in favor of more open inquiry.
Outlook
While the FBI has not issued an official statement confirming the specifics of its UAP task force, the agency’s historical mandate to protect the nation from both domestic and foreign threats gives weight to Farah’s assertions. Experts caution that any forthcoming findings are likely to be heavily redacted, but they agree that systematic data collection—especially over high‑value sites such as nuclear power plants and weapons depots—is a logical first step. As Farah puts it, “No matter who’s controlling these UAP, that’s a problem… we currently have no idea who’s controlling them, what their intentions are and what their plans are in the future.”
If the FBI’s investigation yields verifiable evidence, it could reshape the ongoing conversation about UAPs, moving it from speculative media coverage to a concrete, security‑focused analysis. Until then, policymakers, intelligence officials, and the public will be watching closely for any official reports that emerge from the bureau’s newly‑assigned task force.
