Summary
President Donald Trump announced plans to release government files related to UFOs and potential extraterrestrial life. This decision follows heightened public interest in aliens, partly spurred by former President Barack Obama's recent comments on the topic. Several Republican figures expressed support for Trump's move to make these files public.
Key Facts
- President Trump will direct the release of government files about UFOs and aliens.
- He mentioned that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth would be involved in the process.
- Interest in aliens increased after former President Obama discussed extraterrestrials in a podcast.
- Obama indicated that he believes in life beyond Earth but saw no evidence of aliens visiting Earth during his presidency.
- Trump's announcement led to reactions and jokes on social media.
- Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna thanked Trump for the move.
- Representative Nancy Mace had previously requested disclosure of such files.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reacted to Trump's announcement on social media.
