The quotes directly from Kirkpatrick within the article show he’s making contradicting statements

"In an exclusive interview, a top official denied evidence of alien spacecraft. "

"A number of these [whistleblowers] believe and have stated -- and we believe them now"

Kirkpatrick has shown zero reason to be trusted, the same thing goes for AARO.

I honestly think Congress realized that they were being stonewalled by Kirkpatrick, as his testimony at previous hearings did not match what Congress had been hearing in secret testimony dating back at least a year.

It’s all come to a head now, and Congress is absolutely at war with the Pentagon. I have zero doubt about it.