US President Donald Trump has announced plans to release government files related to UFOs and alien life. He said he will direct the Pentagon and other agencies to begin identifying and declassifying relevant records.
Trump shared the announcement on his social media platform. He said the government will start releasing files related to alien life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The move aims to increase transparency around a topic that has attracted public interest for decades.
The announcement came shortly after comments from former President Barack Obama went viral online. Obama said aliens are “real” but clarified he had not seen evidence of alien contact with Earth. He also said the vast size of the universe makes the existence of life elsewhere possible.
Trump later told reporters he was unsure if aliens exist. However, he suggested that releasing government records could answer questions. He also accused Obama of possibly revealing classified information, though Obama denied sharing any secrets.
Public interest in UFOs increased after leaked military videos appeared in 2017. These videos showed unknown objects flying near US Navy ships. Since then, Congress has held hearings and asked defense officials to explain the sightings.
The Pentagon has said most UFO reports remain unexplained. However, officials also said many cases involve drones, aircraft, or other known technology, not alien spacecraft. The government has promised more openness on the issue.
Trump’s order could lead to the release of new information in the coming months. For now, it remains unclear how much data will be made public or whether any major discoveries will be revealed.
