Former President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the U.S. Department of Defense will release “very interesting documents” related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) “very, very soon.” The statement was made during a campaign rally in Phoenix, Arizona, where Trump addressed a crowd of supporters ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Trump emphasized that the forthcoming documents would shed light on government knowledge of aerial phenomena, though he did not specify the nature of the materials or the exact timeline for their release. The announcement comes amid ongoing public interest in UFOs, particularly following the establishment of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the Pentagon in 2022 to investigate such incidents.
The Defense Department has not publicly confirmed plans to release any UFO-related documents in response to Trump’s remarks. Pentagon officials have previously stated that whereas they accept reports of unidentified aerial phenomena seriously, they remain cautious about disclosing information that could compromise national security or reveal sensitive capabilities.
Trump’s comments align with his previous statements on the topic, including a 2020 interview where he claimed to have been briefed on UFO sightings by military personnel. Still, no verifiable evidence has emerged to support assertions that classified UFO documents exist or are poised for release.
The lack of official confirmation from the Defense Department raises questions about the basis of Trump’s assertion. Analysts note that while the Pentagon has declassified certain UFO-related videos in recent years—such as the 2004 “Tic Tac” encounter—no comprehensive document dump has been announced or implemented.
As of the time of this report, the Department of Defense has not issued any statement regarding Trump’s claim or indicated plans for an imminent release of UFO-related materials. The matter remains unresolved, with no further details provided by either the former president’s campaign or federal authorities.
