Former President Donald Trump has directed the Secretary of War and other relevant departments to begin identifying and releasing government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The move, announced on his Truth Social account on February 19, 2026, comes as interest in the topic gains momentum globally.
Trump stated the initiative will encompass “all other information connected to these very complex, but extremely interesting and important, matters.” He did not specify a timeline for the release of the documents.
The announcement follows recent comments from former President Barack Obama, who acknowledged the existence of extraterrestrial life but stated he had not personally seen any evidence. Obama also emphasized that no such evidence is being concealed by the U.S. Military, later clarifying that the vastness of the universe makes the possibility of life elsewhere highly probable.
Trump criticized Obama’s statements, suggesting his predecessor had disclosed classified information.
