During a recent congressional hearing, retired U.S. Air Force officer Robert Salas sparked debate with his claim that extraterrestrials are sending humanity a bold message about nuclear weapons: “WTF.”
Speaking with Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Salas shared incidents where UFOs were observed near global nuclear sites, causing disruptions to navigation systems without inflicting physical damage. He interpreted these encounters as a critique of humanity’s reliance on nuclear weaponry, boldly summarizing their message as, “WTF, nuclear weapons.” Despite his colorful language, Congresswoman Mace remained composed during the exchange.
One of Salas’s most notable claims involved a 1967 incident at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana. He described a UFO with a glowing red hue that disabled ten intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). The shutdown was attributed to an “intermittent electrical pulse” affecting a key guidance system component, the logic coupler. Remarkably, no permanent damage occurred, and the missiles were operational within 24 hours. For Salas, this demonstrated a peaceful intention, suggesting the extraterrestrials might be a “pacifist species” with a message of concern rather than aggression.
Salas further revealed that similar incidents had occurred, including one reported just days earlier by another crew member at the same base. Both encounters, he argued, highlight a consistent interest by these unknown entities in nuclear capabilities. He noted that for years, a non-disclosure agreement had prevented him from sharing details about the Malmstrom event. Still, he now speaks openly as part of a larger discourse on UFOs and their implications for global security.
Widely circulated through the Total Disclosure Podcast, Salas’s testimony has reignited discussions about the presence of UFOs, or unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), near sensitive military sites. His account, along with others, bolsters the belief held by many that extraterrestrials have been observing Earth’s nuclear activities for decades.
