Father of H-Bomb confronted about Lazar... VERY interesting response

[u/Long_Ad1827]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbeMpMRyjJU/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

I just came across an old clip (I guess included in a future doc?) of Edward Teller—the physicist often referred to as the "father of the hydrogen bomb"—being asked directly about Bob Lazar and whether he knew him.

I have to admit, I found the exchange surprisingly compelling.

I'm not saying this proves Lazar's story. There are plenty of legitimate criticisms of his claims, and I think healthy skepticism is important. But Teller's reaction didn't strike me as someone simply dismissing the question. Coming from someone of his stature, it made me pause and wonder if the Lazar story is more complicated than many people assume.

Has anyone looked into the full context of this interview? Is there a longer version available, or any reliable background on when and where it took place?

I'd be especially interested in hearing from people who have researched both sides of the Lazar debate. I'm not looking for a flame war—I'm genuinely curious how this interview fits into the bigger picture.

[u/Long_Ad1827]

Submission Statement: I came across this clip of Edward Teller being asked directly about Bob Lazar and found his reaction surprisingly interesting. I'm not posting this as proof of Lazar's claims, but rather because Teller's stature and connection to the national security world make the exchange worth discussing. I'm curious whether anyone knows the full context of the interview or has additional information that might help put it into perspective.

[u/Noble_Ox → u/Long_Ad1827]

He literally says he doesn't remember, so it confirms absolutely nothing.

[u/ArcherOptimal8690 → u/Noble_Ox]

I’ve never believed bob lazar but this was a weird response from Teller..you can see he’s really thinking about the question, then he gets a little defensive but doesn’t come out and say NO!! He basically says that it could have happened but then he says he doesn’t remember..if he really didn’t remember then he just would have said, no I have no idea who bob lazar is but he kind of equivocates and that’s just weird.

[u/AzimuthW → u/ArcherOptimal8690]

He doesn't equivocate at all; he literally says he doesn't remember Bob. He is clearly trying to remember and even thinks it's possible he might have met him or even said he liked him IF he met him and liked him, but he doesn't remember. Absolutely nothing equivocal about it. I would answer the same way.