Trump Teases Alien Disclosure, Raising Eyebrows

Former President's late-night foe Seth Meyers predicted this move months ago.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Former President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he would direct the Defense Secretary 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). This announcement comes just days after Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, hinted that the former president may soon confirm the existence of alien life. A seven-month-old joke from late-night host Seth Meyers may have predicted this move as a potential distraction tactic.

Why it matters

Trump's announcement has raised eyebrows, with some speculating that he may be using the prospect of alien disclosure as a way to distract from other political issues. The topic of UFOs and extraterrestrial life has long been a source of fascination and speculation, and any potential revelations from the government could have significant implications.

The details

In his Truth Social post, Trump wrote that he would assign Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth 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).' This announcement came just days after former President Barack Obama spoke about his experience with the issue during his presidency, which set the internet alight. Additionally, Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, had recently teased on the New York Post's Pod Force One podcast that the former president may soon confirm the existence of alien life.

  • On February 16, 2023, Lara Trump hinted that former President Trump may soon confirm the existence of alien life.
  • On February 19, 2023, former President Barack Obama spoke about his experience with UFOs during his presidency, sparking widespread interest.
  • On February 23, 2023, former President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he would direct the Defense Secretary to release government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life.

The players

Donald Trump

Former President of the United States who announced the potential release of government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life.

Seth Meyers

Late-night host who made a joke seven months ago that may have predicted Trump's announcement as a potential distraction tactic.

Barack Obama

Former President of the United States who recently spoke about his experience with UFOs during his presidency.

Lara Trump

Daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump who hinted that he may soon confirm the existence of alien life.

Pete Hegseth

Current Defense Secretary who Trump said he would assign to begin the process of identifying and releasing government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life.

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