Trump Orders Declassification of UFO and Extraterrestrial Life Files 👽

Published on February 20, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

Former President Donald Trump has issued an order for the Pentagon and other agencies to identify and publish documents on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and extraterrestrial life. The measure responds to the great public interest, fueled by recent statements from Barack Obama. Although there is talk of declassifying all the information, it is not clear what will be revealed. Previous official reports do not confirm alien contact.

A president signs a decree on UFO files, surrounded by classified documents and a screen with news on the topic.

The Technical Challenge of Mass Data Declassification 💾

The process involves reviewing decades of records in multiple formats, from paper reports to radar and digital video data. The task is not just scanning documents, but also applying security filters to protect intelligence methods or sensitive technologies. Indexing and cross-referencing data from different agencies represents considerable logistical and IT work, where key information could be fragmented or redacted.

Preparing the Filing Cabinet for the Truth (or for More of the Same) 📂

The community eagerly awaits to see what comes out of the files. It is likely that we will find many declassified pilot reports with the word unknown underlined, and memos where atmospheric phenomenon is the favorite conclusion. The definitive truth about flying saucers may remain hidden, but at least we will have new documents to analyze in the forums. There is always the hope that, amid all the bureaucracy, a post-it note appears saying they are here.