Trump orders second Pentagon UFO declassification; 64 documents released
The Pentagon released 64 UFO-related documents on orders from President Trump, marking a second batch of declassified materials on unidentified aerial phenomena. The release follows Trump's earlier directives to increase transparency on UFO files previously held under classification. The declassification order reflects ongoing U.S. government efforts to publicly address historical UFO sightings and related military observations. This development continues a shift in official U.S. policy toward UFO disclosure that began in prior administrations.
Verified
- ✓Pentagon released 64 UFO documents. (Source: France 24; corroborated by 14+ U.S. mainstream media articles)
- ✓Release was ordered by President Trump. (Source: France 24; corroborated by U.S. mainstream media coverage)
- ✓This constitutes a second batch of declassified UFO footage/documents. (Source: France 24; consistent with U.S. media reporting)
Interpretation
- ~The declassification reflects a shift toward greater transparency on UFO matters. (Source framing, not independently verified)
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- May 24, 2026 at 5:10 AM PDT
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