Summary
Representative Anna Paulina Luna said that the Pentagon missed a deadline to release videos of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) seen by the military. Luna, who leads a task force on declassifying government secrets, said they will receive the files despite delays and lack of proper response from the Pentagon.
Key Facts
- Luna requested more than 45 videos showing UFOs recorded by U.S. military in various locations, including near Iran, Syria, and U.S. bases.
- The Pentagon was supposed to provide these videos by April 14 but did not meet the deadline.
- Luna reported no reply from the Pentagon until her team reached out directly and then received only a delayed, non-committal response.
- The videos reportedly show different shapes like spheres, cigars, and "Tic Tac"-shaped objects.
- The letter requesting the videos was addressed to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who supports President Trump's order to release the files.
- President Trump directed his administration to find and share government UFO files earlier in 2024.
- The Pentagon said it is still working on complying with the order but gave no timeline.
- Public interest in UFOs is high, with many Americans believing intelligent life may exist elsewhere.
