On April 29, 2026, President Donald Trump hosted the astronauts of the Artemis II mission in the Oval Office—those who recently completed the furthest manned flight around the Moon in history. The conversation touched on space, the Space Force, and future missions when a journalist asked for an update on the "UFO files." The President's response was direct and delivered without unnecessary flair.
"I think we’re going to be releasing quite a bit in the very near future," Trump stated. "People have wanted to know about UFOs and everything related to them for a long time. We’re going to make a lot of what we have public, and I think some of it will be very interesting." He mentioned that during his first term, he had spoken with military pilots—whom he described as "very reliable people." According to him, they recounted experiences "that are hard to believe." "So, you’ll be reading about it soon," the head of state added.
This statement further confirms the course the administration set several months ago. In February, Trump directed the Pentagon and other agencies to begin reviewing and preparing for the release of government documents regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), UFOs, and related matters, including potential extraterrestrial life. At a mid-April event in Phoenix, he had already noted that the review had uncovered "many very interesting documents" and that the first releases would begin "very, very soon." Yesterday's comments in the Oval Office align with that trajectory: the goal is not a sudden "reveal-all" moment, but rather the maximum possible disclosure of existing materials while accounting for security concerns.
The reaction was immediate. Congressman Eric Burlison, a vocal advocate for greater UAP transparency, posted on X: "The American people are ready for full disclosure. Thank you, Mr. President." His support mirrors the growing demand from some lawmakers and the public for decades of accumulated information to finally be moved out from behind closed doors.
The subject of unidentified aerial objects has long since moved beyond the fringes of debate. Since 2017, following the release of U.S. Navy videos showing objects with extraordinary flight characteristics, both the military and Congress have treated the issue with increased gravity. This led to the creation of the AARO office within the Pentagon, congressional hearings, and accounts from pilots who tracked objects via radar, infrared systems, and visual sightings. Many of these incidents still lack a plausible terrestrial explanation.
In his remarks, Trump avoids sensationalist claims about "first contact" or "alien bodies." Instead, he focuses on specific pilot testimonies and the public's right to know more. However, the caveat "as much as possible" remains significant: some documents will likely remain classified for reasons of national security or to protect sensitive technologies.
For long-time observers of the phenomenon, yesterday’s announcement feels like another pragmatic step forward. It is not the end of the story, but a continuation of the shift from strict secrecy toward greater transparency. Whether the initial releases will feature new footage, radar data, pilot reports, or something else entirely remains to be seen. For now, the President's words in the Oval Office, spoken alongside the Artemis II astronauts, have reinforced the message: the process is underway and disclosure is indeed coming.
