- Trump orders disclosure of secret UFO and alien records.
- Move follows Barack Obama’s comments on extraterrestrial life existence.
- Critics claim the order distracts from the Epstein files.
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday night that he will officially order the public disclosure of government records regarding extraterrestrial life and unidentified aerial phenomena. In a post on Truth Social, the President stated that he would direct the Secretary of War and relevant agencies to begin identifying and releasing files related to UFOs and UAPs. According to International Media, this decision stems from what Trump described as “tremendous interest” shown by the public in these complex matters.
Reaction to Obama’s Comments
The announcement followed a recent interview where former President Barack Obama remarked that aliens are “real.” Although Obama later clarified his statement, noting that while the statistical odds of life in a vast universe are high, there is no evidence of actual contact or secret underground facilities. Trump criticized Obama’s initial comments, suggesting the former president may have inadvertently shared classified information. When asked about his own stance on extraterrestrial existence, Trump remained non-committal, focusing instead on the declassification process.
Historical Context of Area 51
The debate over extraterrestrial life frequently centers on Area 51, a classified Air Force facility in Nevada. While conspiracy theorists have long claimed it houses alien technology, declassified CIA documents from 2013 identified the site as a testing ground for surveillance aircraft. Despite numerous investigations, a 2024 Pentagon study analyzed government records dating back to 1945 and found no credible evidence of extraterrestrial technology or non-human visitors to Earth.
Political Criticism and Controversy
Trump’s move has faced immediate pushback from some political figures who question the timing of the announcement. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie suggested that the declassification order might be a strategic distraction from other sensitive issues, specifically the Jeffrey Epstein files. Massie characterized the move as a “weapon of mass distraction,” arguing that the focus on alien phenomena should not overshadow ongoing legal and political controversies.