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Knapp Initially Suspected Corbell Was Naval Intelligence or CIA Operative

Weaponized · Sleeping Dog And The UFO Files - The Biggest UFO File Drop Ever Goes Public · May 14, 2026
Knapp Initially Suspected Corbell Was Naval Intelligence or CIA Operative
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Sleeping Dog And The UFO Files - The Biggest UFO File Drop Ever Goes Public
"Then he came to my house and, uh, I was pretty sure he was ONI, Office of Naval Intelligence, or something, or maybe CIA. I know he's not CIA. I'm not convinced about the ONI part of it now still."
George Knapp publicly admitted he initially believed Jeremy Corbell was an undercover operative for the Office of Naval Intelligence or CIA when they first met, due to Corbell's persistent contact attempts and enthusiasm. Knapp joked he remains unconvinced about the ONI possibility, highlighting the paranoia and operational security concerns that pervade serious UFO investigation.

About this episode

In this episode of Weaponized, hosts George Knapp and Jeremy Corbell discuss the historic Trump administration release of UFO files that coincided with the premiere of Corbell's new documentary 'Sleeping Dog.' The conversation centers on both the significance of the presidential document dump and the challenges facing modern investigative journalism. Corbell revealed that his new film contains glimpses of eight never-before-seen UFO videos, many from the classified congressional list of 46 videos, and urged full government declassification. The hosts addressed critics dismissing the release as containing only previously known material, arguing that for 329 million Americans unfamiliar with UFO research, the centralized release represents unprecedented official acknowledgment. Corbell alleged that U.S. Central Command systematically bottlenecks UFO incident reports, preventing them from reaching official channels like AARO, and claimed the best evidence involves multi-sensor satellite data that remains classified due to national security concerns about revealing surveillance capabilities. Knapp delivered a harsh critique of mainstream journalism, stating major outlets have been 'gobbled up by billionaires' and abandoned critical reporting on important issues. The episode includes audio from the 'Sleeping Dog' premiere Q&A, where the filmmakers discussed the role of independent journalism and Knapp's relationship with the late John Lear, who served as both men's entry point into UFO investigation. The hosts emphasized that continued journalistic pressure and public engagement are essential to forcing additional government transparency on the UAP issue.

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