The President's Daily Brief: November 14th, 2024

Host: Mike Baker
Publisher: The First TV
Release Date: November 14, 2024

Mike Baker, a former CIA Operations Officer and host of The President's Daily Brief (PDB) on The First TV, delivers a comprehensive afternoon bulletin addressing two critical national and international issues: the ongoing push for UFO transparency in the U.S. government and the recent escalation of Russian military assaults on Ukraine.

1. Push for UFO Transparency on Capitol Hill

Overview

The afternoon bulletin delves into the heightened efforts by Congress to investigate Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs. This movement sees increased testimony from former military and Pentagon officials asserting that the U.S. government possesses substantial evidence of UAPs' existence and their operations within American airspace for decades.

Key Testimonies and Discussions

• Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet ([02:45])

  Rear Admiral Gallaudet highlighted the urgency of addressing the UAP phenomenon, stating, “We should not turn a blind eye, but boldly face this new reality and learn from it.” Gallaudet recounted his first encounter with UAPs in 2015 when he received a video showing an unexplained flying object during naval training exercises. Despite reports of near-miss incidents with these craft, the evidence mysteriously disappeared from official records, and no further discussions ensued with higher authorities.

• Lou Elizondo ([06:20])

  Former head of the Defense Department's Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), Lou Elizondo, provided compelling testimony. He asserted, “The US, along with some of our adversaries, are in possession of UAPs and are covering it up to hide the fact that we are not alone in the cosmos.” Elizondo elaborated on a secretive UFO crash retrieval program aimed at reverse engineering any recovered craft. He also exposed a culture of suppression within the government, where whistleblowers face intimidation and retaliation. Addressing Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Elizondo urged for stronger whistleblower protections and called on President-elect Donald Trump to promote transparency, proclaiming, “Americans can handle the truth.”

• Michael Shellenberger ([07:50])

  Journalist Michael Shellenberger introduced the existence of an alleged “Immaculate Constellation” program, a special access initiative coordinating UAP information. He warned, “Simply printing the name Immaculate Constellation could trigger government surveillance of me under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).” Shellenberger emphasized the Executive Branch's long-term management of the UAP issue without Congressional oversight, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

Government Response and Baker’s Analysis

The Pentagon maintains that there is no verifiable evidence linking UAP sightings to extraterrestrial activity. A spokesperson stated, “We have not found any verifiable evidence that any UAP observation represented extraterrestrial activity...” Mike Baker scrutinizes this stance, acknowledging the existence of classified programs aimed at identifying and cataloging unexplained aerial phenomena. He muses, “There’s stuff... I just can’t tell you about it because it’s hidden in secret stuff.” Baker remains skeptical about the immediate presence of alien technology but acknowledges the possibility of undisclosed advanced technologies being monitored by the government for national security purposes.

2. Russia Escalates Drone and Missile Attacks on Ukraine

Recent Attacks and Strategic Implications

On November 14th, Russia launched a significant missile and drone assault on the Kyiv region, marking the third consecutive day of intensified attacks on Ukraine. This assault ended a 73-day lull over Kyiv, where prior conflicts relied primarily on drone warfare without large-scale missile strikes.

Ukrainian Response and Western Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vehemently condemned the attack, emphasizing the critical need for Western defense support. Posting on social media platform X, Zelensky noted, “90 strike drones attacked Ukraine... defense aid is life-saving.” He underscored the indispensable role of Western-backed air defense systems in protecting Ukrainian forces from Russian aggression.

Attack Details and Intelligence

During the two-hour assault, the Ukrainian air force tracked 96 aerial threats, including ballistic and cruise missiles, with most being intercepted successfully. The attack involved approximately 90 Iranian-manufactured Shahed drones, representing one of the largest deployments of such drones to date.

Escalation Trends Post Trump's Election

According to an ABC News report cited by Baker, Russian drone strikes on Ukrainian cities have surged by 44% following Donald Trump's election victory. The reliance on Iranian Shahed drones has increased, with daily launches rising from an average of 64 in early October to 91 subsequently. For three out of the seven days following Trump's election, Russian drone deployments exceeded 100 daily—levels previously unseen in the past five weeks. The Ukrainian air force has recorded over 640 Russian strike drones in the past week alone.

Anticipated Military Maneuvers

Former Security Service of Ukraine officer Ivan Stupak highlighted a dramatic increase in Russian drone launches, predicting further intensification as the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump approaches. Russia aims to deceive or overwhelm Ukrainian defenses in anticipation of Trump's proposed peace talks, which promise a swift resolution to the conflict. Concurrently, Russia has amassed over 50,000 troops, including an estimated 10,000 North Korean forces in Kursk, signaling potential large-scale offensives to reclaim Ukrainian territory.

U.S. and International Response

Despite Ukraine's urgent requests for U.S. long-range munitions to target Russian military facilities, including drone and missile launch sites within Russia, the White House has yet to accede to these demands. Baker notes the strategic implications of this hesitation, suggesting it could shape the dynamics of upcoming negotiations and military engagements.

Conclusion

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief, Mike Baker intricately explores the paradoxical push for UFO transparency amidst governmental secrecy and the dire escalation of Russian military aggression in Ukraine. The juxtaposition of these national security concerns highlights the multifaceted challenges facing the United States, from potential extraterrestrial phenomena to conventional geopolitical conflicts. Baker emphasizes the importance of informed public discourse and robust defense strategies in addressing these pressing issues.

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Notable Quotes:

• Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet ([02:45]): “We should not turn a blind eye, but boldly face this new reality and learn from it.”

• Lou Elizondo ([06:20]): “Americans can handle the truth.”

• Michael Shellenberger ([07:50]): “Simply printing the name Immaculate Constellation could trigger government surveillance of me under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).”

• Ukrainian President Zelensky ([12:30]): “Defense aid is life-saving... it is crucial that our forces have the necessary means to defend the country from Russian terror.”

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