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Trump Orders Release of UFO Files Amid Rising Congressional Interest

4/12/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has directed government departments to release related UFO files.
Experts say the current administration is more open to discussing UFOs than earlier administrations.
Stephen Bassett, a prominent UFO advocate, says Trump could make a historic announcement about aliens that would boost his legacy.
Congressional interest is rising, with Representatives Tim Burchett and Anna Paulina Luna pushing for the release of UFO footage.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has directed government departments to release related UFO files.
Experts say the current administration is more open to discussing UFOs than earlier administrations.
Stephen Bassett, a prominent UFO advocate, says Trump could make a historic announcement about aliens that would boost his legacy.
Congressional interest is rising, with Representatives Tim Burchett and Anna Paulina Luna pushing for the release of UFO footage.