President Donald Trump announced plans to declassify and release a collection of U.S. government files related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as UFOs, and potential evidence involving extraterrestrial life.
In a public statement, Trump confirmed that his administration is directing federal agencies to identify and prepare relevant documents for disclosure. He said this effort responds to long-standing public curiosity and concern about transparency surrounding government knowledge of aerial phenomena that have not been explained.
The collection of material expected to be disclosed includes previous reports, assessments and internal records compiled by various defense, intelligence and scientific bodies that have studied UAP encounters. The president emphasized that releasing these files will allow Americans to see previously restricted information and understand what the government has uncovered over decades of investigation.
Trump also made clear that while the files will be made available, their contents do not necessarily confirm contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. He noted that many sightings and incidents remain unexplained but stressed that disclosure is an important step in promoting accountability and public trust.
Officials are coordinating the review and declassification process to ensure sensitive national security concerns are addressed before documents are released. The timeline for publication has not been fully detailed, but preparations are underway to make the files accessible once the review is complete.
The announcement marks one of the most significant moves by the U.S. government in addressing the topic of UAP transparency, reflecting growing public interest and ongoing debate over what the government knows about unidentified airborne objects.