Trump appoints Israeli-born scientist to lead UFO investigation

The Trump administration has appointed Israeli-born Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb to lead a new White House panel investigating mysterious UFO sightings reported by US military personnel, placing one of the world’s most controversial scientists at the center of America’s search for answers.

Loeb, who has argued that some unexplained objects could be evidence of alien technology, will head a team tasked with reviewing classified military footage, intelligence, and unexplained aerial encounters as part of Trump’s push to declassify more information on UFOs.

The appointment has already sparked fierce debate. Supporters hail Loeb as a bold thinker willing to challenge scientific orthodoxy, while critics accuse him of promoting fringe theories without sufficient evidence. Loeb insists the investigation will begin from a national security perspective—but says better data could finally determine whether humanity is truly alone.