Trump orders release of files on UFOs, aliens
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In a Truth Social post, the U.S. president said his move was based on the "tremendous interest" in the subject, without providing additional details.
The President cited “tremendous interest” in the topic after his predecessor Barack Obama suggested the existence of extraterrestrial life.
Trump accused Obama of revealing classified information when the former president said "aliens are real" on a podcast last week.
Trump directs Pentagon to release classified UFO, UAP and alien files citing tremendous public interest after Obama's remarks.
The president’s announcement came after he criticized former President Barack Obama for suggesting aliens are real.