Explosive claims about hidden infrastructure
Catherine Austin Fitts, former Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President George H.W. Bush, has made startling allegations about a secret government project. She claims the U.S. funneled $21 trillion between 1998-2015 to construct approximately 170 underground and undersea bunkers designed to protect elites during global catastrophes.
Appearing on Tucker Carlson’s podcast, Fitts described:
- A network of interconnected facilities
- Advanced transit systems linking the bunkers
- Secret energy technologies are powering the operation
Questionable evidence behind the claims
Fitts bases her assertions on:
- A 2017 report by economist Mark Skidmore documenting unexplained federal spending
- Research into existing military installations like Cheyenne Mountain Complex
- Unverified “allegations” about a broader bunker network
The former official admits her bunker count is an educated “guess,” claiming the 170 facilities represent only those on U.S. soil and coastal waters, with more allegedly existing worldwide.
Controversial theories and skepticism
Fitts’ claims extend beyond bunkers to include:
- A “secret space program”
- Advanced propulsion systems for mysterious aircraft
- Hidden energy technologies
These assertions align with her history of promoting unconventional theories, leading many experts to question their validity. While the U.S. government does maintain classified facilities, the scale and purpose described by Fitts remain unsubstantiated.
The New York Post reported that Fitts spent two years investigating military records before making these claims, though concrete evidence supporting the $21 trillion figure or bunker network has not been presented. As with many conspiracy theories, these allegations thrive in the absence of official confirmation or denial.