Summary
President Donald Trump announced that he has ordered the Pentagon and other government agencies to release files related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life. This decision follows a public discussion sparked by former President Barack Obama's comments and ongoing interest in the topic.
Key Facts
- President Trump directed U.S. government agencies to release information about extraterrestrial life and UFOs.
- The announcement was made on social media after President Trump accused former President Obama of discussing classified information.
- Obama mentioned the possibility of alien life in a podcast but said there was no evidence of contact with Earth.
- Public interest in UFOs resurfaced after leaked Navy videos showed unknown objects in 2017.
- Congress held hearings on UFOs in May 2022, for the first time in 50 years.
- In July 2022, the Pentagon set up the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to manage UFO reports.
- In 2023, AARO's head stated there was no evidence of extraterrestrial activity or reverse engineering programs.
- A 2024 report noted many UFO sightings are unresolved, but those identified are often ordinary objects like balloons or birds.
