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Trump orders agencies to identify and release government files on aliens
- President Donald Trump on Thursday used Truth Social to order agency leaders to 'begin the process of identifying and releasing' government files on UAPs and UFOs, citing public interest.
- Following viral remarks by Barack Obama on a podcast, reporters pressed Trump, who responded with a declassification order shortly after the Feb. 14 interview, amid renewed public interest.
- The Pentagon has tracked UAPs for decades and created the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office; a 2024 assessment says no confirmed evidence of extraterrestrial technology exists.
- Officials say it's unclear which records might be disclosed or how quickly any release would occur, and observers warn the announcement could intensify public and conspiracy theorists' interest in UAPs.
- Officials say any systematic release would follow standard declassification review processes, which could occur around July 8, the Roswell anniversary, to prevent security risks.
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US President Donald Trump continues to fuel the debate about aliens, UFOs and secret government documents with a post on his platform Truth Social. He announced that he would release government acts on "alien and extraterrestrial life" as well as "unidentified flying objects" – and indirectly combined this with serious accusations against his predecessor.
Why Trump Is Moving To Declassify UFO And UAP Files
President Donald Trump said he will direct the Pentagon and other federal agencies to begin releasing government records related to extraterrestrial life and unidentified flying objects. In a Truth Social post, Trump said the move responds to strong public interest in unidentified aerial phenomena, also known as UAPs. He said agencies would identify and release relevant files, though no timeline or details were provided.The Pentagon has previous…
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