Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Thursday on his Truth Social platform that he intends to make public information from the U.S. government regarding extraterrestrial life and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). He specified that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials would be tasked with preparing this initiative. Trump emphasized that the topic is 'complex yet extremely interesting and important,' pointing out the immense public interest surrounding it.

This announcement comes in the wake of a similar statement made by former President Barack Obama, who stirred public attention by acknowledging the potential existence of aliens. Obama had clarified that while he believes in the statistical probability of extraterrestrial life due to the vastness of the universe, he has never confirmed direct contact with such beings. Trump's comments seem to align with a growing interest in UFOs and government transparency regarding their investigations.

Trump's push for the release of this information may reflect his strategy to engage his base with intriguing topics that capture public imagination. His claims regarding Obama’s handling of classified information signal ongoing tensions between the two leaders' legacies, further politicizing the subject of UFOs in American discourse. As this controversy develops, it could have implications for how future administrations handle information about unidentified flying phenomena and extraterrestrial life.