US President Donald Trump has announced that he is instructing federal agencies to begin releasing government files related to unidentified flying object (UFO), unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and possible extraterrestrial life. The move comes amid growing public interest in UFO sightings and decades of speculation about alien life. While Trump did not clarify whether classified documents will be shared publicly, he emphasized that all information “connected to these highly complex but extremely interesting matters” should be reviewed.
Trump shared the announcement on his Truth Social platform, directing the Secretary of War and other relevant departments to identify and release the files. He did not comment on what specific documents might be disclosed, leaving questions about the scope of the release.
Earlier, Trump criticized former President Barack Obama for comments made on a podcast suggesting extraterrestrial life could exist. Trump claimed that Obama disclosed classified information, though he did not specify what was considered sensitive.
Interest in UFOs and UAPs has increased over the past few years. The US government has investigated numerous sightings of unexplained aerial objects, partly due to concerns that foreign powers might be testing advanced technology.
In March 2024, a Pentagon report concluded that while some sightings remain unexplained, there is no evidence of alien technology. Many incidents were linked to weather balloons, satellites, and other conventional sources.
