In a jaw-dropping revelation that’s igniting a firestorm of speculation, a former White House official has claimed the US government used $21 trillion in unaccounted funds to construct a secret underground “city” beneath American soil. The allegations, which surfaced during a bombshell interview on an independent podcast, have sent conspiracy theorists, lawmakers, and social media into a frenzy.
“We’re talking about a massive subterranean complex—complete with housing, transportation systems, and military facilities,” the unnamed source told host Alex Stone on the viral “Hidden America” podcast. “This wasn’t a couple billion here and there—this was trillions disappearing over the years, and now we know where it went.”
BREAKING: Former White House official claims $21 TRILLION in government funds were funneled into building a secret underground city. https://t.co/VgXa1B4PqB #UndergroundBase pic.twitter.com/TK5SpCQ2Up— Vice News (@VICENews) May 12, 2025
The claim centers on decades of Pentagon and Department of Defense budget discrepancies, which have long fueled suspicion among watchdogs and researchers. A 2018 report by Michigan State professor Mark Skidmore found $21 trillion in unsupported adjustments across government ledgers—a finding that at the time was largely ignored by mainstream media.
“People have been asking for years, ‘Where did that money go?’” journalist Whitney Webb tweeted. “This may be the missing piece we’ve been waiting for.”
Journalist Whitney Webb: “The $21 trillion mystery may finally have an answer — and it’s more terrifying than we imagined.” https://t.co/BJq3u2KFEF #GovernmentSecrets pic.twitter.com/FBbK8fvwRo— Whitney Webb (@_whitneywebb) May 12, 2025
Social media platforms have been flooded with theories, with hashtags like #DeepState and #HiddenAmerica trending worldwide. One TikTok video speculating about possible entrances to the underground city has already racked up over 8 million views.
Lawmakers are also demanding answers. Representative Thomas Massie tweeted, “We need immediate hearings on this. Americans deserve to know where their money is going.” Meanwhile, Senator Rand Paul called the allegations “deeply troubling” and urged Congress to open a full investigation.
Rep. Thomas Massie: “The American people deserve transparency. If there’s even a shred of truth to this, it’s the scandal of the century.” https://t.co/yM9SRRkKCh #WhereIsTheMoney pic.twitter.com/Ef98zWqc9A— Rep. Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) May 12, 2025
While the White House has so far declined to comment, the Department of Defense issued a brief statement calling the allegations “absurd and without evidence.” Still, insiders say the rumors have sparked panic behind closed doors.
“The government’s nervous, no doubt,” a former intelligence operative told NBC News. “They’re trying to get ahead of this before it explodes even further.”
Pentagon denies claims of underground city: “Absurd, baseless, and reckless.” But insiders say officials are scrambling. https://t.co/g4HRuTYExk #Secrets pic.twitter.com/Wzh1tROaEz— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 12, 2025
For many Americans, the alleged underground project is more than a curiosity—it’s a symbol of decades of secrecy and a deepening mistrust in government institutions. As public pressure mounts, eyes are now fixed on Capitol Hill to see whether these explosive claims will spark real accountability—or be buried like so many mysteries before.
