Trump said today that he will direct Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other relevant agencies to “begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs).” Trump  wrote on Truth Social that he was doing so “based on the tremendous interest shown.” Barack Obama Feb 16 Obama shuts down alien buzz and says there's no evidence they've made contact NASA 46 minutes ago NASA report paints damning picture of Boeing mishap that stranded two astronauts in space Trump administration 4 hours ago Large banner featuring Trump's face is displayed on Justice Department headquarters Trump’s announcement comes after former President Barack Obama said during a podcast interview that aliens were real, later clarifying that he meant “the odds are good there’s life out there,” and that he saw “no evidence” that aliens existed during his term in office. Trump, asked by a reporter about Obama’s remarks today, said the former president had given classified information. “He’s not supposed to be doing that,” Trump added. Following a hearing on UAPs in 2024 during which leaders called for greater transparency on UAP knowledge, the Pentagon said it received hundreds of reports on the phenomena and 21 that merited “further analysis” due to “anomalous characteristics and/or behaviors” — but found no evidence of extraterrestrial activity. ...read more read less