Trump administration releases Pentagon Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) website with declassified files

On Friday, the Donald Trump administration formed a new government Website Designated for unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs, it releases what officials describe as the first wave of declassified files linked to decades of UFO investigations.

The new portal includes videos, photos, and government documents that were previously scattered across government agencies or classifications.

According to the Ministry of Defense He releases It marks the official debut of the Presidential UAP Encounters Detection and Reporting System, or PURSUE, an interagency effort that includes the White House, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Department of Energy, NASA, the FBI, and the Pentagon All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office, known as AARO.

“As part of my promise to the American people, the War Department has released the first batch of UFO and UAP files for public review and study,” Trump said. books On social truth. “In order to maximize full transparency, I have directed my administration to identify and release government files related to extraterrestrial life, unidentified atmospheric phenomena, and unidentified flying objects.”

The launch comes after months of moves by the Trump administration on UAP disclosure. In March, the White House registered the domain aliens.govRaising speculation that a broader federal UFO archive is coming.

The existence of UAPs, the government’s preferred term for unidentified flying objects, has moved into mainstream national security and political debates in recent years with congressional approval. HearingsAnd military investigations certificate From former officials there has been increasing pressure for greater transparency.

Public interest soared in 2024 after a wave of drones viewer Across the United States, videos confirmed by the Pentagon show unexplained aerial objects making unusual maneuvers.

Defense Minister Pete Hegseth said the launch of the new website is part of the administration’s broader drive to increase public access to government UAP records.

“The War Department is cooperating with President Trump to achieve unprecedented transparency regarding our government’s understanding of unidentified anomalous phenomena,” Hegseth said in a statement. “These files, hidden behind classifications, have long sparked justified speculation — and it’s time for the American people to see for themselves. This release of declassified documents demonstrates the Trump administration’s serious commitment to unprecedented transparency.”

While NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised the site’s launch, he said the agency would “follow the data” and “remain candid” about what remains unexplained.

“At NASA, our mission is to bring the brightest minds and the most advanced scientific tools to bear, track data and share what we learn,” Isaacman said in a statement. “We will remain honest about what we know to be true, what we do not yet understand, and all that we have yet to discover. Exploration and the pursuit of knowledge are at the core of NASA’s mission as we seek to unlock the secrets of the universe.”