Whistleblowers Requested NDA Waivers From President Trump
A coalition seeks presidential authorization to bypass nondisclosure agreements regarding extraterrestrial information.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Space
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Dylan Borland, David Grusch, and Matthew Brown have requested that President Trump waive their nondisclosure agreements to allow for the public release of extraterrestrial data. This request follows the establishment of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters.
Why it matters
The group argues that current nondisclosure agreements legally prevent them from disclosing information they believe the public is entitled to know. This initiative tests the new reporting system designed to handle sensitive information regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
The coalition is utilizing the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters to petition for the release of information. This process follows prior congressional testimonies in 2023 and 2024 concerning crash retrieval programs and specific sightings.
The players
David Grusch
A former intelligence official who provided testimony to Congress regarding alleged secret UFO crash retrieval programs.
Dylan Borland
A whistleblower who testified to Congress concerning an alleged triangular UFO sighting near a NASA facility.
Matthew Brown
An independent defense industry contractor who disclosed information related to the Immaculate Constellation program.
The details
The whistleblowers are seeking to bypass lifetime nondisclosure agreements that legally restrict the dissemination of classified information. Matthew Brown, an independent contractor for the defense industry, previously disclosed details regarding a program titled Immaculate Constellation in early 2026. The reporting system acts as a formal conduit for personnel to submit UAP data, though presidential authorization is required to override existing non-disclosure constraints.
Timeline
2023: David Grusch testified to Congress regarding secret crash retrieval programs.
2024: Dylan Borland testified to Congress regarding a UFO sighting over a NASA hangar.
Early 2026: Matthew Brown revealed details about the Immaculate Constellation program.
September 19, 2026: The coalition requested NDA waivers from President Trump.
The Tech Race
This request marks a significant test of the newly implemented Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters. The outcome will likely define how future whistleblowers navigate the intersection of defense nondisclosure policies and public transparency regarding extraterrestrial data.
The administration's response to this request will set a precedent for how defense contractors handle classified disclosures. Future transparency regarding UAP encounters depends on the specific authorization thresholds established by the current administration.
The takeaway
The move signals an attempt to leverage formal government channels to overcome long-standing nondisclosure hurdles. Observers should monitor the administration's official response to determine if the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System permits the public release of previously classified data.
Further reading
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