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The U.S. government is frequently the subject of conspiracy theories alleging the concealment of evidence regarding extraterrestrial life [1], [2], and public opinion polls reflect a widespread belief that the U.S. government is withholding information about such extraterrestrial encounters [3].
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Unidentified flying object - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 3 facts
claimConspiracy theories regarding UFOs often allege that governments conceal evidence of alien visitors and, in some variants, collaborate with them.
claimThe United States government is claimed to operate extralegal programs to conceal information from Congress, including information related to the existence of extraterrestrial life and technology.
measurementA 2002 Roper Poll commissioned by the Sci-Fi Channel found that 48 percent of respondents believed aliens had visited Earth, 56 percent believed UFOs were real craft, and 70 percent believed the U.S. government was withholding information about UFOs or extraterrestrial life.