The White House examines the disappearances and deaths of at least 10 American scientists with access to nuclear or aerospace materials.

The White House, through press secretary Karoline Leavitt, has confirmed that the Trump administration is investigating the disappearances and deaths of at least 10 American scientists who had access to classified nuclear or aerospace materials, starting in mid-2024. Among the missing individuals are high-ranking researchers, including Monica Hacinto Reza, a senior aerospace engineer at NASA, and Stephen Garcia, a government contractor. The deaths of scientists such as Frank Maywald and Michael David Hicks, without clear causes, have sparked speculation. These incidents have occurred in the context of new orders to accelerate the development of space nuclear reactors by the White House. Legislative pressure for a coordinated investigation is increasing, with Congressman Eric Burleson calling for FBI involvement. Security experts emphasize that the disappearances are concerning, given the abandonment of personal belongings by the victims.