INTERNATIONAL — February 20, 2026
Trump directs US federal agencies to identify and release UFO, UAP and alien life documents
Donald Trump has instructed US federal agencies to identify and release government documents on UFOs, UAPs and alien life, following comments by Barack Obama affirming the existence of extraterrestrials.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — 2 min read
Former US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday via Truth Social that he has directed US federal agencies to begin identifying and releasing government documents related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs), unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) and alien or extraterrestrial life.
Trump wrote: "Given the widespread interest shown, I will direct the Secretary of War and other relevant ministries and agencies to begin the process of identifying and releasing government documents related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena, and unidentified flying objects."
He emphasized that the files should include "any and all information related to these very complex but extraordinarily interesting and important topics," though he did not specify whether classified documents would be released.
The statement follows recent comments by former US President Barack Obama in a podcast interview on February 14, where he stated that extraterrestrial beings exist but are not kept at the top-secret Area 51 military site in Nevada. Obama added that he observed no evidence of extraterrestrial contact with Earth during his presidency.
Trump's directive, if implemented, could lead to more public information on these topics, according to some experts cited in the report.
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