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Trump vowed to release government files on aliens and UFOs. Why haven’t they been publicized yet, and what could be in them?
A viral podcast moment last month reignited speculation about extraterrestrials and prompted President Donald Trump’s commitment to kick-starting the release of government files on flying saucers. But neither records nor details about their release have surfaced, underscoring how complicated such disclosures can be.
TL;DR
- President Trump pledged to release government files on UFOs and aliens following renewed public interest.
- The release of such files is complicated by bureaucratic layers and national security concerns, potentially delaying or heavily redacting information.
- Experts anticipate that the released documents may largely consist of administrative records, witness reports with sparse details, and information that could compromise military technology or personnel if fully disclosed.
- The Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) is coordinating with federal agencies to consolidate and facilitate the release of UAP records.
- Previous UAP file releases, such as those related to Project Blue Book, included tens of thousands of pages but were often heavily redacted.