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Trump Orders UFO Files Released Amid Alien Interest

2/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

United States President Donald Trump directed agencies to release files on UFOs and extraterrestrial life.
Barack Obama commented on aliens.
Trump cited heightened public interest following Obama's comments.
Lara Trump (Trump's daughter-in-law) hinted that President Donald Trump has a prepared speech on aliens.
Support for the announcement came from Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.).

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Air Force initiated Project Blue Book in 1952 to investigate UFO sightings, following earlier efforts like Project Sign and Project Grudge. Over its 17-year span, it documented 12,618 reports, with 701 remaining unexplained. Recent discussions by political figures, including President Trump, about UFO files highlight ongoing public intrigue and the quest for government transparency regarding unidentified aerial phenomena.

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Story summary

United States President Donald Trump directed agencies to release files on UFOs and extraterrestrial life.
Barack Obama commented on aliens.
Trump cited heightened public interest following Obama's comments.
Lara Trump (Trump's daughter-in-law) hinted that President Donald Trump has a prepared speech on aliens.
Support for the announcement came from Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.).

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