In a compelling new interview, Ross Coulthart speaks with law enforcement and military veteran Don Paul Bales, who opens up about his personal journey regarding the subject of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs).

Bales is particularly outspoken on the darker side of the UAP conversation, where he believes individuals have faced extreme consequences—potentially even murder—simply for attempting to expose the truth or speak out against government secrecy surrounding UAPs. He suggests that there are those who have been silenced by powerful forces to keep these truths hidden from the public eye.

During the interview, Bales shared his firm belief in the integrity of the American people, but he expressed deep concern about “bad actors” within the system.

"I swore an oath to defend our country against enemies both foreign and domestic," Bales stated. "But I think some of the greatest enemies we have are bad actors within the deep state, preventing the growth of humanity. Some of the greatest challenges we face today come from those who are suppressing knowledge that could lead to the advancement of our collective understanding, particularly when it comes to UAPs."

With more whistleblowers coming forward and the conversation around UAPs gaining momentum, Bales believes we’re on the brink of a major shift in how we understand both UAPs and the forces working to keep the truth hidden.

Notable Points from the Interview

• Barber’s Financial Independence: Barber is a self-made multimillionaire, having built his wealth from past business ventures that are entirely separate from his involvement with Skywatcher (25:00). This financial independence provides him with the freedom to speak out without fear of immediate financial loss.

• Risk to Other Ventures: Despite his personal wealth, Barber’s decision to come forward puts his other businesses at risk. As highlighted in the interview, speaking out could jeopardize more than just his work with Skywatcher, a reality that has sparked concern among those close to him (25:00).

• Aerospace Executives’ Warnings: Bales recounted a chilling encounter where he and Barber confronted several high-level aerospace executives. These executives, fearing for their own safety, advised the duo to let the matter go. This moment underscores the deep fear and danger within the industry, even for those in powerful positions (33:00).