Trump orders agencies to identify and release government files on aliens
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
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WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will direct Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other relevant 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).
(Reporting by Jasper Ward in Washington)
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