In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump recently revealed plans to declassify government UFO files, a move he has entrusted to Pete Hegseth. The announcement took place during a speech at a Turning Point USA event held at a megachurch in Phoenix, Arizona.

Addressing a crowd of young conservative voters, Trump used the platform to highlight his administration’s accomplishments. This event was part of the TPUSA tour, which aims to rally support among younger demographics for the conservative party across the nation.

Amid his discourse, Trump took a moment to praise his Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, and mentioned upcoming disclosures by the Pentagon regarding UFOs and what are described as ‘unexplained aerial phenomena.’

“I thought this audience would appreciate it since you’re quite interested in such topics. So, I’m delighted to share, and I held onto this news just for you, that the process is already in motion,” Trump remarked with a hint of humor.

He continued, “We’ve come across some very intriguing documents, and the initial releases are set to commence very soon. You’ll have the chance to investigate these phenomena yourselves. Keep me posted on what you find out.”

‘We found many very interesting documents, I must say. And the first releases will begin very, very soon. So you can go out and see if that phenomena is correct. You’ll figure it out. Let me know.’ 

The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s Task Force sent a letter to Hegseth in March, requesting video files related to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) by April 14. 

The letter followed hearings by the House task force in September, where whistleblowers testified that the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), a section of the Department of War, possessed video records of UAPs.

Donald Trump, pictured above speaking at a TPUSA event in Phoenix, revealed that he has directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to release UFO files 

It’s unclear what files Trump was referring to in his remarks. Pictured above is a still from a previously released unclassified US government video appearing to show a UAP

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, pictured above on March 4 at the Pentagon, previously told reporters that his department was ‘digging in’ to UFO-related files 

‘The lack of disclosure regarding the very real threat posed by UAPs in and around US restricted airspace is concerning,’ House representatives wrote. 

‘The presence of UAPs in and around the sensitive airspaces of US military installations poses a threat to the security of the armed forces and their readiness.’

The letter requested over 45 video files dating back to 2019, including footage of ‘cigar-shaped’ and ‘spherical’ UAPs. 

Some clips reportedly captured UAP formations near Iran and Syria, incidents near US bases and airports, and even a 2023 shootdown over Lake Huron. 

A video file reportedly revealing UFOs in formation over the Persian Gulf was also requested. 

Trump wrote on Truth Social in February that he would be directing Hegseth to begin identifying and releasing UFO-related files. 

‘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), and any and all other information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important, matters,’ he said at the time. 

Hegseth later told reporters that his department was ‘digging in’ to the files and would be in compliance with the president’s orders. 

Former President Barack Obama also hinted at classified UFO information during a podcast interview at the time. 

When asked if aliens were real, he responded: ‘They’re real, but I haven’t seen them, and they’re not being kept in … Area 51. 

‘There’s no underground facility unless there’s this enormous conspiracy and they hid it from the president of the United States.’