US EditionWhite House to Probe Reports of 10 Missing or Dead Scientists
The review follows 10 reported deaths and disappearances since 2023 involving scientists and contractors with access to classified nuclear or aerospace material.
- Since mid-2023, at least 10 scientists and high-ranking military figures—including retired Air Force Major General William McCasland—have either died under unclear circumstances or vanished, often leaving behind phones, wallets, and vehicles.
- Many of the individuals involved were specialists in sensitive fields such as nuclear propulsion, advanced aerospace, and UFO-related research, leading to concerns about the security of classified U.S. technology, according to reports.
- While some family members suggested "planned disappearances," former FBI officials and lawmakers like Rep. Eric Burlison have called for a formal federal probe, citing the possibility of targeted abductions or foreign espionage.
- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the administration deems the reports "worth looking into" if a connected pattern of targeting American scientists is verified.
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Trump Says He'll Have 'a Pretty Good Answer' Next Week About Series of Scientists Who Recently Disappeared or Died
Shortly after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration would consider investigating the mysterious disappearances and deaths of multiple U.S. scientists, President Donald Trump revealed that he expects to have an update in the coming week
Doocy pushes for answers on 10 dead or missing scientists with links to sensitive nuclear material · American Wire News
Fox News’ Peter Doocy on Wednesday confronted White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about 10 missing/dead scientists. As previously reported, several American scientists and researchers have died or vanished over the last year, sparking widespread speculation that at least some of the disappearances might involve foul play. “There are now 10 American scientists who have either gone missing or died since mid-2024,” Doocy said. “They all re…
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White House probing disappearances, deaths of US scientists: 'Pretty serious stuff'
The White House says it will look into the disappearances and deaths of several U.S. government employees who had access to highly classified nuclear and space information.
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