UFO Sighting Near ‘Air Force One’ Sparks Controversy and Speculation

In an event that has sent ripples of speculation through the public, an unidentified flying object (UFO) was spotted near what was initially identified as Air Force One during President Joe Biden’s fundraising trip to Los Angeles. The incident, which has been reported by media outlets such as MSN and the Daily Mail, has added to the growing list of over 366 UFO sightings since March 2021, as per data from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Despite rigorous investigation, a significant number of these reports remain shrouded in mystery.

Controversy Over Aircraft Identification

The sighting, however, was not devoid of controversy. Observant commenters were quick to point out that the aircraft initially identified as Air Force One in the published reports was, in fact, a KC-10 extender. This aircraft is a variant of the DC-10 and is primarily used for refueling jet fighters such as the F-35, which serve as an escort for Air Force One. This revelation led to a correction in which it was clarified that any aircraft that carries the President is designated as Air Force One.

The Sighting: Details and Speculations

The footage, captured by amateur plane trackers, showed small white/silver spherical objects passing by the aircraft three times. The objects bore a resemblance to UFOs previously caught by Reaper drone cameras in the Middle East. The footage was later analyzed and discussed by Professor Avi Loeb on The Hill TV’s show Rising, sparking a lively debate about whether the objects were UFOs or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs).

Unidentified Aircraft and National Security

The sighting of the UFO near the President’s aircraft has inevitably raised questions and sparked speculations among the public. Some suggest that the unidentified object could be a spy plane, while others believe it might signal the presence of extraterrestrial life. Regardless of the nature of the object, the incident underscores the ongoing interest in and debate over the presence of unidentified aerial phenomena in the vicinity of sensitive or high-profile events. It also highlights the potential risks such incidents pose to national security and the urgency of addressing them.