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Fetterman Cheers Trump’s UFO Declassification Talk, Sparks Debate

2/21/2026

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Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s potential declassification of UFO files.
He referenced his childhood fascination with The X-Files while expressing excitement about the possibility.
Trump accused Barack Obama of leaking classified information and joked about declassifying files himself.
Barack Obama said extraterrestrial life is statistically likely, prompting social media discussion and clarification.

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Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s potential declassification of UFO files.
He referenced his childhood fascination with The X-Files while expressing excitement about the possibility.
Trump accused Barack Obama of leaking classified information and joked about declassifying files himself.
Barack Obama said extraterrestrial life is statistically likely, prompting social media discussion and clarification.