by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
(Worthy News) – President Donald Trump announced April 17 that his administration is preparing to release long-awaited government documents related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and unexplained aerial phenomena, signaling a renewed push for transparency on one of the most debated mysteries in modern history.
Speaking at an event hosted by Turning Point Action in Phoenix, Trump said the process is already underway.
“As you remember, I recently directed the Secretary of War … to begin releasing government files relating to UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena,” Trump said. “I’m pleased to report today … that this process is well underway, and we’ve found many very interesting documents, I must say. And, the first releases will begin very, very soon.”
The directive follows a Feb. 19 announcement in which Trump instructed agencies to begin declassifying files amid growing public curiosity about extraterrestrial life and unexplained sightings.
The U.S. government has amassed decades of records on the subject, including more than 12,600 reports compiled under Project Blue Book, the Air Force’s official investigation into UFO sightings during the Cold War era. Many of these records are already accessible through the National Archives, though expectations remain high for new disclosures.
Interest in space and the unknown has surged in recent days following the historic lunar mission Artemis II, further fueling speculation about what the government may reveal.
However, not everyone is convinced the forthcoming document release will provide definitive answers. Veteran UFO investigator Donald Schmitt expressed skepticism, arguing that documents alone are unlikely to settle the debate.
“They’re just documents,” Schmitt said. “They don’t prove anything… I want to hold a piece of the hardware. I want to see a tissue sample.”
Schmitt, who has spent decades investigating the alleged Roswell Incident, said numerous eyewitness testimonies—including reported deathbed confessions—have failed to gain serious government attention over the years.
Meanwhile, Defense officials confirmed that efforts to organize and review the files are ongoing. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in February that teams were actively preparing materials for release, though no specific timeline was initially provided.
The conversation took a more spiritual turn when Vice President JD Vance offered his personal perspective during a March 27 interview.
“When I came in, I was obsessed with the UFO files,” Vance said. “I have not been able to spend enough time on this to fully understand it. I’m going to get to the bottom of it.”
He then added a striking remark that has drawn widespread attention.
“I don’t think they’re aliens… I think they’re demons anyway, but that’s a long discussion.”
Vance’s comment reflects a growing segment of thought that views unexplained phenomena not through a scientific lens alone, but also through a spiritual or theological framework—an interpretation that continues to gain traction in some circles.
As anticipation builds, the coming release of documents is expected to reignite debate across scientific, governmental, and faith communities alike. Whether the files bring clarity or deepen the mystery remains to be seen—but for now, the question of what lies behind these unexplained encounters continues to captivate the world.
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