Christopher Sharp asks the DOD for confirmation that the ‘jellyfish’ UAP was reported to AARO. Sharp says their answer is “no.”
It is important to note that they are denying that they can confirm the UAP footage was shared with AARO. They are not denying that it was shared.
Full DOD statement:
“We do not comment on the authenticity of alleged DOD material that may have been leaked. DOD takes public interest in unidentified anomalous phenomena seriously and is committed to openness and accountability to the American people. This commitment must be balanced with the department’s obligation to protect sensitive information, sources, and methods. To that end, AARO will provide updates to the public via its website as it resolves UP cases, including sharing the analytic approach and method used for each case, as well as imagery, when approved for public release.
“The Department of Defense takes the potential unauthorized disclosure of national securitv information verv seriousl. DOD organizations, including AARO, regularlv emphasize to their workforces the importance of protecting national security information in accordance with information security laws, regulations, and processes.”