Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs
Why it matters: This move could be a strategic attempt by Trump to capture public attention and potentially undermine the credibility of established institutions, regardless of the actual content of the released files.
- Donald Trump is seeking the release of government files related to aliens and UFOs, citing "tremendous interest" after initially claiming to have no opinion on the matter.
- Barack Obama sparked the controversy by stating aliens are likely real but clarified he saw no evidence of extraterrestrial contact during his presidency, a statement Trump seized upon.
- The US government, despite renewed public and congressional interest in UFOs and establishing dedicated offices, maintains there is "no evidence" of alien encounters, contrasting with Trump's directive.
Donald Trump, after accusing Barack Obama of improperly disclosing classified information about aliens, has directed US agencies to prepare for the release of government files on extraterrestrial life and UFOs. This move comes amidst renewed public interest and congressional scrutiny of UFOs, despite the Pentagon's claims of no evidence of alien encounters.
