Coulthart criticizes the White House press corps for their inaction regarding drone issues, stating, “That lazy, complacent group of journalists, I can’t fathom what they’re doing all day. They have a major story presented to them, and they’re just sitting there.” Why does the press seem so disengaged? Could the upcoming ‘Age of Disclosure’ documentary prompt a change?<\/p>\n
Timestamp 37:08<\/a>:<\/p>\n Coulthart notes, “As a journalist, I’m trained to identify contradictions in official statements. This situation is a massive one; there are glaring inconsistencies in the official narrative. In December, the FAA declared that these drones were unauthorized and expressed concern over their origins, viewing them as a national security and public safety threat. This was their sworn testimony in Congress.”<\/p>\n He continues, “Fast forward a month, and under the new Trump Administration, the White House suddenly claims these drones are authorized FAA research drones for various purposes.”<\/p>\n Coulthart expresses his frustration: “When I saw this, I felt like throwing something at the TV. Not a single journalist in that lazy, apathetic press corps challenged this. They have a major story literally handed to them.”<\/p>\n He adds, “All it would have taken was for one reporter to say, ‘Wait a minute. The FAA told us last December that these drones were unauthorized and that there was no information on them. Are you suggesting the FAA lied under oath? What\u2019s the real story here? How are they research drones?’ Yet, there was absolutely no curiosity or skepticism shown by the press corps.”<\/p>\n For those unaware, this documentary premieres this weekend at the South By Southwest Film Festival (SXSW): SXSW Schedule<\/a><\/p>\nWhat accounts for the press’s absence? Will the “Age of Disclosure” documentary make a difference?<\/h1>\n