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UAP Sightings Surge: Trump to Release Government Files

3/4/2026

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California has over 30,000 sightings, Florida over 16,000, and Texas more than 14,000, according to Enigma Labs.
The surge in interest in unidentified aerial phenomena has increased public reporting, especially in populous states.
However, many sightings are later identified as aircraft or other explainable phenomena.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to release government files on UAPs.
The Pentagon continues to review over 2,000 UAP cases to provide more clarity.

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California has over 30,000 sightings, Florida over 16,000, and Texas more than 14,000, according to Enigma Labs.
The surge in interest in unidentified aerial phenomena has increased public reporting, especially in populous states.
However, many sightings are later identified as aircraft or other explainable phenomena.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to release government files on UAPs.
The Pentagon continues to review over 2,000 UAP cases to provide more clarity.