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Trump Vows UFO File Release, Registers Aliens.gov

3/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump promised to release files on UFOs and extraterrestrial life, and the government registered the domain 'Aliens.gov'.
Trump stated he would direct the Secretary of War to identify and release related files, citing public interest.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth provided no timeline for the release.
Barack Obama, former U.S. president, had suggested the existence of extraterrestrial life but later clarified his comments.

History

Historical Context

Project Blue Book, initiated by the U.S. Air Force in 1952, aimed to investigate UFO sightings, documenting over 12,000 reports until its closure in 1969. This project followed earlier efforts like Project Sign and Grudge, reflecting growing public interest and national security concerns. Trump's recent promise to release UFO files revives this historical inquiry, highlighting ongoing debates about transparency in government and military operations.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump promised to release files on UFOs and extraterrestrial life, and the government registered the domain 'Aliens.gov'.
Trump stated he would direct the Secretary of War to identify and release related files, citing public interest.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth provided no timeline for the release.
Barack Obama, former U.S. president, had suggested the existence of extraterrestrial life but later clarified his comments.

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