Trump Declassifies More UFO Files.

WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration released a new batch of declassified Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) files on Friday, containing photos, intelligence reports, new Apollo 12 audio recordings, and 46 previously unseen military videos after pressure from lawmakers seeking greater transparency.

DETAIL: The materials, published by the Department of War, include footage and reports of Tic Tac-shaped objects tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard, glowing spheres over Afghanistan, unidentified submerged objects emerging from the ocean, and fast-moving aerial phenomena near military aircraft in the Persian Gulf, East China Sea, and restricted U.S. airspace. Among the most notable claims is an alleged February 2023 incident in which a U.S. Air Force F-16 reportedly shot down a UAP over Lake Huron using an AIM-9X missile, along with multiple encounters involving orb-like objects near fighter jets in the Middle East. The files also describe incidents tied to MQ-9 Reaper drones, infrared targeting systems on F-18s and fifth-generation aircraft, and repeated “Hackney 6” and “Toxic 6” operations in the Gulf region where military crews allegedly observed coordinated UFO formations and erratic movements. Newly unsealed documents also included a 1969 Apollo 12 debrief in which astronauts Pete Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean described seeing mysterious flashes of light during the mission, although NASA later attributed the phenomenon to internal visual effects rather than external objects.

KEY QUOTE: “These files, hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation, and it’s time the American people see it for themselves. This release of declassified documents demonstrates the Trump Administration’s earnest commitment to unprecedented transparency.” – Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

IMPACT: The release is likely to intensify public interest and debate surrounding UAPs, as well as pressure on government agencies to disclose more information.

FLASHBACK: Calls for greater transparency on UAPs have grown in recent years, with lawmakers such as Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) demanding the release of classified materials. Previous administrations were often criticized for their lack of openness on the subject.