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One core issue is the layered secrecy within government agencies, especially concerning "black budget" projects. These clandestine programs often operate with concealed budgets integrated into larger, publicly acknowledged military and aerospace budgets. Such compartmentalization fuels public cynicism, leading many to believe that the government is hiding the truth about UFOs or extraterrestrial encounters.
As Nancy Mace pointed out during recent hearings, these covert operations are not only a real phenomenon but are integral to understanding advanced aerospace technologies. The concern is that the government might possess evidence and experimental craft that are far beyond publicly known capabilities — raising questions about what is classified and what remains hidden from the public eye.