Trump orders agencies to identify and release government files on aliens

Reuters

20 February, 2026, 09:35 am

Last modified: 20 February, 2026, 09:35 am

Trump orders agencies to identify and release government files on aliens

Reuters

20 February, 2026, 09:35 am

Last modified: 20 February, 2026, 09:35 am

Photo: Collected

Photo: Collected

US President Donald Trump said yesterday (19 February) he will direct Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other relevant agencies to begin the process of identifying and releasing government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

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