Trump Administration to Release Classified UFO Records

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that his administration is preparing to release as much information as possible regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the near future. The remarks were made at the White House during a meeting with the crewed lunar explorer Artemis II mission astronauts.

While addressing reporters, the President noted that a substantial amount of previously undisclosed material would be made public. He stated that the process is well underway and described the documents found during the government review as very interesting.

The President previously signaled this move during an event in Arizona on April 17, where he indicated that officials reviewing records had identified notable documents. He told the audience that the first batch of disclosures is expected to begin soon, allowing the public to verify the phenomena.

This initiative follows a formal directive issued in February, when President Trump ordered the Department of Defense and other federal agencies to identify and declassify files related to UFOs and unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). The order specifically included materials connected to potential extraterrestrial life.

The President mentioned that his interest in the subject was partly influenced by interviews with military pilots during his first term. He described these individuals as highly credible, noting that they had reported seeing objects that were difficult to believe.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been tasked with overseeing the identification and release of these files. The Pentagon has tracked reports of UAPs for decades, though previous military reports from 2024 claimed there was no confirmed evidence of extraterrestrial technology at that time.

The push for disclosure has also gained momentum within Congress. Representative Anna Paulina Luna, who chairs the task force for the declassification of federal secrets, recently expressed readiness to use subpoenas to ensure the release of classified videos and records held by the Pentagon.

The administration also took the unusual step of registering the domain aliens.gov earlier this year. This move was intended to facilitate the expeditious release of never-before-seen information to the public as the review process concludes.

Public interest in these matters remains significant, with recent surveys suggesting that over half of U.S. adults view military sightings as potential proof of non-human intelligence. The President noted that the topic has long been on people's minds and that the public deserves to know the truth.

There is currently no specific date for the first document drop, but officials indicate that the first releases will begin very soon. The declassification efforts are expected to cover a wide range of global sightings, including incidents involving restricted airspace near U.S. military bases.