Former U.S. President Donald Trump has officially announced his intention to declassify government archives related to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), the official term for what is commonly known as UFOs. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated the decision was prompted by significant public interest in the subject of extraterrestrial life.
“Given the tremendous interest shown, I am directing the Secretary of Defense and other relevant departments and agencies to begin the process of identifying and releasing government documents related to extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena, and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), as well as any other information related to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important issues. God bless America!” Trump wrote.
Trump’s announcement comes on the heels of recent viral comments by former President Barack Obama, who noted on a podcast that life beyond Earth is “statistically probable.” Obama later clarified his remarks, stating he saw no evidence of contact with extraterrestrials during his presidency. The statements from both leaders tap into a broader, growing trend in Washington, where the UAP topic has shifted from the fringe to a matter of national security. A strong bipartisan effort in Congress is pushing for greater transparency, with lawmakers introducing legislation like the UAP Transparency Act to compel the declassification of federal documents.
The push for disclosure has been significantly amplified by high-profile whistleblower testimony. In July 2023, former Air Force intelligence officer David Grusch testified under oath before Congress about an alleged multi-decade UAP crash retrieval and reverse-engineering program. Grusch claimed the U.S. government was in possession of “non-human biologics,” a statement the Pentagon has denied.In response to congressional mandates, the Department of Defense established the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in 2022 to centralize and investigate UAP reports. While AARO has investigated hundreds of new cases, its reports have consistently found no verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial technology. Many sightings are resolved as prosaic objects like drones, birds, or balloons, though a number of cases remain unexplained due to a lack of sufficient data.
Trump’s promise adds a new dynamic to the ongoing debate, placing further pressure on the Pentagon and intelligence agencies to increase their transparency. Regardless of political outcomes, the subject of UAP is now firmly embedded in the national conversation, driven by both lawmaker initiatives and continued public fascination. As the stigma around the topic fades, the coming years may bring an unprecedented level of openness on one of the modern era’s most compelling mysteries.
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