President Donald Trump has directed a broad government review of unidentified aerial phenomena, calling for increased transparency on encounters between military personnel and objects whose origins are not yet explained.
In a public address, Trump emphasized the need for the U.S. to release more information on sightings collected by defense and intelligence agencies. He said the American people deserve a clearer understanding of unexplained aerial incidents and that current reporting efforts have been too limited.
Trump’s announcement tasks federal agencies with evaluating existing materials and determining what can be made available to the public, while still protecting national security interests. He also urged lawmakers to support legislative measures that would require more systematic collection and disclosure of reports involving unidentified objects.
The president stressed that these directives are aimed at improving the government’s responsiveness and accountability on matters involving aerial phenomena that remain unexplained after investigation. His remarks come as interest grows among lawmakers and the public in how the U.S. handles and shares information about such incidents.
Officials from the Pentagon and intelligence community are now expected to collaborate with the White House on implementing the review and establishing protocols for greater information sharing with the public and Congress.