Former President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to declassify all files related to UFOs, aliens, and extraterrestrial life. The announcement has sparked renewed interest in unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) and what the government may have kept secret for decades.
Trump’s Surprise Announcement
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Thursday, February 20, Trump wrote, “Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War and other relevant departments and agencies to begin the process of identifying and releasing government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life.”
Trump further stated that he wants the release of “any and all other information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important, matters.”
This announcement has immediately grabbed the attention of UFO enthusiasts, researchers, and the general public. Questions remain about what specific documents will be released and whether they might reveal previously unknown government investigations or encounters.
Pentagon Tracking UFOs
For decades, the Pentagon has been monitoring unexplained aerial phenomena, officially called UAPs, which are objects or signals in the sky that defy conventional explanation. A report released by the Department of Defense on March 6, 2024, confirmed that while UAPs have been observed and recorded, no evidence has emerged proving extraterrestrial contact.
The UAP investigations have included radar data, pilot testimonies, and sensor readings. These programs have aimed to understand whether these objects pose any national security threat. While most sightings remain unexplained, no official government investigation has confirmed that aliens exist or have visited Earth.
Context and Public Interest
Trump’s announcement comes shortly after former President Barack Obama generated global buzz during a podcast hosted by Bria Tyler Cohen. Obama stated, “They are real but I haven’t seen them.” He later clarified that during his presidency, he saw no evidence of direct contact between humans and extraterrestrial life.
The new directive by Trump may accelerate the process of transparency regarding UAPs and related research. Experts suggest that any release of classified files could provide insights into previously undisclosed sightings, military assessments, and scientific investigations.
Scientists, UFO researchers, and conspiracy theorists alike are eagerly waiting to see whether the files will reveal technological anomalies, unexplained flight patterns, or encounters that have never been publicly acknowledged.
The announcement also raises broader questions about government secrecy, national security, and the public’s right to information about potentially life-changing discoveries beyond Earth.
