Donald Trump

Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, is an American businessman, media personality, and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021 and was re-elected for a second non-consecutive term beginning in 2025. In the context of UAP/UFO research and government programs, Trump has expressed personal intrigue without claiming belief in extraterrestrial visitors, stating in 2026, 'I don't know if they're real or not' and 'I don't have an opinion on it.' His key achievement in this field came on February 20, 2026, when he posted on social media directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and relevant agencies to identify and release government files on alien and extraterrestrial life, UAP, UFOs, and related matters, citing tremendous public interest. This pledge followed viral comments by former President Barack Obama and amid national security concerns like drone incursions over air bases. Experts and whistleblowers view it as a potential step toward transparency, destigmatizing UAP reporting, and addressing airspace vulnerabilities, though some remain skeptical pending results. No notable publications or formal testimony by Trump exist in UAP research; his role centers on executive directives influencing military and intelligence disclosure efforts.