Person
Bryan Bender
Politico journalist; wrote about AATIP (2017) and Elizondo's complaint
2017–2021 · Media · Journalist
A Politico journalist, on December 16, 2017 he published, simultaneously with the New York Times, an article on AATIP in which Pentagon spokesperson Dana White confirmed Elizondo's leading role; according to The Black Vault he was the only journalist to report that statement. In May 2021 he reported on Elizondo's complaint to the Pentagon Inspector General.
Documented authority
It measures how documented and verifiable what the person claims is, not their honesty. Each criterion is scored from 0 to 2.
- Credentials 2/2
- The bylined articles in Politico are documented.
- Direct access not applicable
- Not applicable: does not claim direct knowledge of the facts; reports sources or documents.
- Evidence provided not applicable
- Not applicable: does not advance claims of their own on UAP facts.
- Claims track record not applicable
- The sources consulted do not trace the outcome of any verifiable claims made by this person.
- Conflicts of interest not applicable
- The sources consulted do not document financial interests tied to the topic.
Sources
- Politico (Bryan Bender), December 16, 2017 (press)
- Politico, May 26, 2021: Elizondo's complaint to the Inspector General (press)
- The Black Vault, June 5, 2019: the Pentagon denies Elizondo's role in AATIP (analysis)
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