Claim: Is DOGE secretly killing UFO and UAP black budget research programs that Congress doesn't even know exist?

The claim that DOGE is secretly killing UFO and UAP black budget research programs is false. Evidence from multiple sources indicates that while the U.S. government has funded secretive UFO/UAP research through black budgets, there is no mention of DOGE being involved in any capacity. Mainstream outlets report on the existence of these programs without linking them to DOGE. Disputes arise from speculative sources that suggest DOGE's influence, but these claims lack substantiation and credible evidence. The models diverge sharply — treat this as higher-uncertainty. Gemini comes in highest (50%), while OpenAI is lowest (10%). OpenAI expresses higher confidence than Gemini on this claim. While some might argue that the rise of DOGE could impact funding allocations in various sectors, including defense, there is no direct evidence linking DOGE to the termination or reduction of UFO and UAP research programs. The absence of any mention of DOGE in credible reports about these programs indicates that the claim lacks a factual basis. Thus, while alternative sources may speculate about DOGE's influence, this does not substantiate the claim itself.