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Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files
Key takeaways
- President Trump ordered the Defense Department to identify and release documents given the public s interest in UFOs and on extraterrestrial life.
- The American people have asked for more transparency on these topics, and President Trump is delivering, the Pentagon said in a statement.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
President Trump ordered the Defense Department to identify and release documents given the public s interest in UFOs and on extraterrestrial life.
The American people have asked for more transparency on these topics, and President Trump is delivering, the Pentagon said in a statement. While all of the files have been reviewed for security purposes, many of the materials have not yet been analyzed for resolution of any anomalies.
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