Hal Puthoff, a former adviser to the Pentagon’s Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program and a researcher previously funded by the CIA, has claimed that the United States has recovered "at least four" distinct species of extraterrestrial life from various UFO crash sites. He made the statement on "The Diary of a CEO" podcast alongside Dan Farrah, director of the documentary "Age of Disclosure". [1]
While Puthoff did not identify the species, his longtime collaborator, Dr. Eric Davis, has named them as Nordics, Grays, Insectoids, and Reptilians. According to Davis, each species is humanoid with two arms and two legs, with the Nordics and Reptilians standing roughly 6 feet tall. The Grays are described as small, hairless beings with large eyes, while Insectoids resemble praying mantises. Filmmaker Dan Farrah said individuals involved in recoveries have refused to speak publicly for fear of their safety.
The claims have not been independently verified and no physical evidence has been presented. The statements come amid the ongoing release of UAP-related files under the Trump administration's "Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters" (PURSUE), which began releasing declassified records on May 8, 2026. [2]