“Pants on fire moment:” missing US general with UFO links sparks online frenzy

William Neil McCasland, a missing US general, is back in focus after Eric Burlison discussed his UFO/UAP links on the Weaponized podcast. The congressman revealed that whistleblower David Grusch had tried to reach him, deepening intrigue around the case.

Former US Air Force Major General McCasland, 68, has been missing since February 27th after last being seen in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

McCasland’s name appeared in a 2016 email exchange between musician Tom DeLonge and politician John Podesta discussing UFO-related topics. Though he has not been active in UAP programs recently, the historical connection has resurfaced in light of his disappearance.

As Burlison and podcast host George Knapp pondered the general's disappearance, Burlison said McCasland had been “pretty difficult to communicate with.”

Burlison added: “Every time someone has reached out, he has said that he has nothing to say.”

He also claimed that Grusch, his senior advisor and a UFO whistleblower, had attempted to contact McCasland, but the general remained tight-lipped, fueling speculation that he may know more about secret government UFO programs.

Knapp described the situation as “a pants on fire moment,” suggesting that something about the circumstances does not add up. The clip fueled speculation on the Reddit UFO community with users debating whether it implies dishonesty, secrecy, or something more unusual.

Rep. Burlison says David Grusch attempted to talk with General McCasland before his disappearance, believes he “has a lot of information” on UFOs
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Belief vs backlash

Some Redditors view the situation as evidence of secrecy, with ThriceAlmighty writing: “Every bombshell… keeps it close to the vest and never shares anything.”

Others are dismissive, with owl440 stating: “More conspiracy theory BS… they can’t talk about it, so just keep tuning in.”

A more cautious tone came from Grey_matter6969, who said: “I am hoping the general is safe and under protection… perhaps there are big wheels turning.”

Illiminalll interpreted Burlison’s wording as revealing, saying it “seems like an admission” tied to UAP knowledge. That view was challenged by Dinoborb, who responded: “That feels more like an assumption than an admission.”

With such a fragmented online audience, split between suspicion, skepticism, and uncertainty,the intrigue deepens regarding McCasland's disappearance.

There is currently no confirmed evidence linking McCasland’s disappearance to UFO programs or foul play, and authorities continue to treat the case as an active missing person investigation.