Trump says he will order the release of Pentagon files on aliens and UFOs

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Robert MackeyFebruary 20, 2026 at 05:04 AM

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Trump orders Pentagon, federal agencies to release files on UFOs and aliens

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Donald Trump announced he will direct the defense department and other agencies to release government files related to aliens, extraterrestrial life, UAPs, and UFOs. The announcement follows comments from Barack Obama about aliens and accusations from Trump that Obama disclosed classified information. Trump stated he doesn't know if aliens are real and suggested declassifying information could help Obama. Public interest in UFOs resurfaced after leaked Navy videos in 2017, leading to congressional hearings and Pentagon promises of transparency. While Lara Trump suggested the president had a speech prepared on aliens, the White House press secretary indicated she was unaware of any such plans.

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Congress held the first hearings on UFOs in 50 years in May 2022.

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Lara Trump suggested that Trump had a speech prepared to deliver on aliens.

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Trump accused Obama of disclosing classified information.

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Obama said he had not seen evidence that aliens have made contact with us.

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Donald Trump is directing the defense department to release files on the search for alien life.

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Karoline Leavitt 30% Brian Tyler Cohen 30% Lara Trump 30% White House 40% Air Force One 40% Congress 40% Navy ×250% United States ×260% Barack Obama ×570% Pentagon ×270% Donald Trump ×790%

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