In a move that may change how we perceive ourselves. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will declassify everything we know about UAPs, or as some call them, UFOs.
In a late-night post on Twitter from the official White House account, the president wrote: “Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant Departments and Agencies, to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs)…”
"Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant Departments and Agencies, to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and… pic.twitter.com/3fKQ7wrSvi
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 20, 2026
The directive, at least as framed publicly, signals one of the clearest executive endorsements yet of broader disclosure efforts that have simmered in Congress since the early 2020s.
Trump’s reference to the “Secretary of War” drew immediate notice. The title was formally replaced by Secretary of Defense following the passage of the National Security Act of 1947, which reorganized the U.S. military and created the modern Department of Defense. Online commentators debated whether the phrasing was a deliberate historical flourish or an imprecise shorthand. The White House did not clarify the wording in subsequent statements.
The announcement lands amid sustained congressional interest in UAP transparency. In 2023, former intelligence official David Grusch testified before Congress that the United States had recovered craft of non-human origin and associated biological material—claims that sparked intense media scrutiny and renewed calls for oversight. While defense officials have consistently stated that no verified evidence of extraterrestrial visitation has been established, lawmakers from both parties have pressed for expanded access to classified programs and clearer reporting requirements.
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Reaction to Thursday’s directive was immediate and polarized. Supporters framed the move as the fulfillment of campaign promises to lift the veil on decades of secrecy surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena. Critics questioned the timing, noting concurrent public demands for the release of additional files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Social media quickly filled with speculation, satire, and competing theories about motive and substance.
The White House has not released a timeline for declassification or identified which agencies will oversee the review process. Historically, such efforts require coordination among the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and the National Archives, with materials subject to redaction for national security reasons.
Pentagon officials have maintained in prior reports that while many UAP incidents remain unexplained due to limited data, no confirmed evidence has emerged of extraterrestrial technology or contact. At the same time, internal task forces and congressional hearings have acknowledged gaps in reporting systems and have called for improved data collection, standardized analysis, and clearer public communication.
Whether Thursday’s announcement yields substantive disclosures or a limited release of already-circulated material will depend on the breadth of the review and the willingness of agencies to declassify sensitive records. For decades, the subject has oscillated between fringe curiosity and formal inquiry.
Now we may soon know for sure.
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