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White House Launches Aliens.gov Amid UFO Disclosure Hints

3/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

The White House registered aliens.gov on March 17, 2026 as U.S. President Donald Trump's directive to release files on extraterrestrial life.
The directive was prompted by former President Barack Obama's comments about the existence of aliens.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly told the public to stay tuned for updates.
Former Pentagon official Christopher Mellon hints at undisclosed UFO evidence, suggesting a potential shift in government transparency.

History

Historical Context

Project Blue Book, initiated by the U.S. Air Force in 1952, investigated over 12,000 UFO sightings amid Cold War tensions, aiming to assess potential threats to national security. Despite concluding that most sightings were misidentified phenomena, the project was terminated in 1969. Recent calls for transparency, including President Trump's directive to release UFO files, highlight ongoing public interest and concerns about government accountability in handling such information.

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Story summary

The White House registered aliens.gov on March 17, 2026 as U.S. President Donald Trump's directive to release files on extraterrestrial life.
The directive was prompted by former President Barack Obama's comments about the existence of aliens.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly told the public to stay tuned for updates.
Former Pentagon official Christopher Mellon hints at undisclosed UFO evidence, suggesting a potential shift in government transparency.

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