On Friday, the Trump administration unveiled a collection of previously unseen files and videos regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs). This move aims to shed light on the government’s understanding of potential extraterrestrial encounters.
The White House emphasized in a statement, “All the latest UAP videos, photos, and original documents from various U.S. agencies are now available in one place, without needing any special permissions.” They mentioned that while previous administrations may have cast doubt on such phenomena, President Trump is focused on allowing the public to draw their own conclusions from the information presented.
This release is part of a new initiative called the Presidential Unwrapping and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). The initial photo shared shows an unusual object captured during Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 missions, with another image illustrating three small dots in the sky taken from the moon’s surface.
Additionally, communications from Apollo 17 reveal operators discussing strange particles or debris surrounding them during maneuvers. One commented, “Looks like the Fourth of July from Ron’s window,” while another noted jagged, angular shapes visible in the distance.
Another batch of photos, sourced from the FBI, documents UAPs alongside a U.S. aircraft captured on New Year’s Eve 1999.
Earlier this year, President Trump responded to a question about alien existence raised by former President Obama, who suggested on a podcast that aliens are real. Trump expressed skepticism regarding Obama’s sharing of classified information, stating, “He shouldn’t have done that,” and announced intentions to declassify related files.
In light of public interest, Trump instructed relevant departments to start revealing government files related to aliens, UFOs, and UAPs, underlining a commitment to transparency.
Various officials praised this release as a significant step toward openness. Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth noted, “We’re aligned with President Trump in promoting transparency regarding our understanding of this phenomenon.” Similarly, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard mentioned that the public has long called for clarity about government knowledge on UAPs.
FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted that this unprecedented access marks a historical achievement for transparency, assuring the public that their safety remains a priority. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman echoed similar sentiments, recognizing the government-wide initiative to educate the public on unidentified phenomena.
A comprehensive collection of UAP files will soon be accessible through WAR.GOV/UFO.
