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Trump Announces UFO Document Releases Soon

Published 18 April 2026

President Donald Trump announced on April 17 that his administration will soon release government documents related to unidentified flying objects, or UFOs, and unexplained aerial phenomena during a speech in Phoenix, Arizona. The remarks came at an event hosted by Turning Point Action, an affiliate of Turning Point USA, where Trump addressed a crowd of supporters.

Trump, who initially directed federal agencies to prepare such disclosures in a February Truth Social post, told the audience that the process was advancing quickly. "As you remember, I recently directed the Secretary of War to begin releasing government files relating to UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena," he said. "I'm pleased to report today that this process is well underway and we've found many very interesting documents, I must say. And the first releases will begin very, very soon."

The president noted the audience's interest in the topic, adding a lighthearted comment: "I figured this was a good crowd because I know you people. You're really into that. I don't know if I am." He encouraged attendees to review the forthcoming materials themselves, saying, "You can go out and see if that phenomenon is...

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