Pentagon Releases UFO Files, Trump Pushes Expanded Disclosure
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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon released a new batch of declassified files on unidentified anomalous phenomena on Friday after President Donald Trump publicly urged expanded disclosure in recent months. The documents include historical State Department cables, FBI records, and NASA transcripts describing varied sightings, including astronaut observations and reports of maneuvering objects.
This week officials and aides, including FBI Director Kash Patel and War Secretary Pete Hegseth, posted statements framing the release as a transparency initiative; President Trump reiterated the move on Truth Social. Media and researchers are reviewing the materials, and lawmakers and agencies have signaled intentions to seek additional briefings and clarifications in the coming days.
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Timeline
- 1. Pentagon and agencies began declassification work on UAP archives over prior years.
- 2. President Trump publicly prioritized and teased a major UAP document release months before May.
- 3. Last month at a White House event the president promised additional UFO-related disclosures.
- 4. On May 9, the Pentagon published a batch of declassified files, images, and videos.
- 5. Following publication, officials posted statements and media, researchers, and lawmakers began reviewing and requesting briefings.
Why it matters
This isn't just about sci-fi movies. It's about transparency in government. It's about knowing what's going on in our skies. If you're curious, you can review these files yourself. They're public.
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