President Trump Directs Pentagon to Release UFO and Alien Files

President Donald Trump directed the Secretary of Defense and other government agencies to begin identifying and releasing files on alien and extraterrestrial life, UAP, and UFOs. The directive, posted on Truth Social, followed former President Obama's podcast statement that 'aliens are real,' which Trump called a release of classified information.

Background The directive cites tremendous interest shown in the topic. It was issued one day after Obama's comment in a podcast interview. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, Chair of the congressional UAP Task Force, expressed gratitude.

Directive Details President Trump instructed agencies to 'begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs).' The directive was posted on Truth Social.

Key Reactions - Trump called Obama's comment a release of classified information. - Rep. Anna Paulina Luna expressed gratitude.

Limitations The directive did not specify which files would be declassified. No timeline for release was provided.

Pentagon Statement The Pentagon reiterated that AARO found no evidence of extraterrestrial life in its 2024 report.