Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 20, 2026 at 02:36 AM
Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs

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Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will direct US agencies to prepare for the release of government files related to aliens, extraterrestrial life, UAPs, and UFOs. This announcement followed Trump's accusation that Barack Obama revealed classified information by stating on a podcast that "aliens are real." Obama later clarified that he believes extraterrestrial life is statistically likely but saw no evidence of contact during his presidency. Trump, while initially claiming to have no opinion on the existence of aliens, cited "tremendous interest" as the reason for seeking the file release. The announcement comes after a 2023 House of Representatives panel on UAPs, which yielded no significant revelations.

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