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Former U.S. intel official on new book alleging UAP government cover-up

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Former U.S. intel official on new book alleging UAP government cover-up. (2026, October 16). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/former-us-intel-official-releases-book-on-uap-government-cover-up/

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Jay Stratton, who previously directed the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, is promoting his new book titled "Out of the Shadows: Revealing the Truth About Non-Human Intelligent Life" on CBS News. In the interview, Stratton discusses his insights into unidentified aerial phenomena and suggests there may be a government cover-up regarding non-human intelligent life.
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Jay Stratton, a former director of the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, released a new book titled "Out of the Shadows: Revealing the Truth About Non-Human Intelligent Life" on October 16, 2026. In an interview with CBS News, Stratton discusses his insights into UAPs (unidentified aerial phenomena). The book allegedly delves into government efforts to cover up information about non-human intelligent life.

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📰 UAP Government Cover-Up Allegations
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CBS News UAPs the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force

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CBS News ORG · 1× Jay Stratton PERSON · 1× UAPs ORG · 1× the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force ORG · 1×

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Jay Stratton, former director of the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, has a new book out: "Out of the Shadows: Revealing the Truth About Non-Human Intelligent Life."
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-16
2026-10-16 · CBS News
Former U.S. intel official on new book alleging UAP government cover-up · assertive framing

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Jay Stratton, former director of the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, has a new book out: "Out of the Shadows: Revealing the Truth About Non-Human Intelligent Life." asserted
Stratton → have → Life
He joins CBS News to discuss what he knows about UAPs. asserted
he → join → UAPs
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