During his time in office, President Donald Trump has spoken several times on the topics of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and extraterrestrial life. His comments, often characterized by skepticism and ambiguity, have both intrigued and baffled audiences.
Acknowledgment of briefings on UFO sightings
In June 2019, President Trump spoke with George Stephanopoulos of ABC News, where he confirmed that he was receiving briefings on UFO sightings reported by U.S. Navy pilots. These pilots had encountered unexplained aerial phenomena that demonstrated advanced flying capabilities. When asked about his thoughts, Trump noted:
“I had a very short meeting about it. But people say they see UFOs. Do I believe it? Not special.”
This statement emphasized his awareness of the incidents, but also his personal doubts about their significance or connection with extraterrestrial activity.
The Roswell Incident: A Mysterious Response
In a June 2020 Father’s Day interview with his son, Donald Trump Jr., the former president was asked about the legendary Roswell incident of 1947 — a central point in UFO lore involving a supposed crash of an alien spacecraft in New Mexico. Trump responded with an air of mystery:
“I won’t talk to you about what I know about it, but it’s very interesting.”
This cagey response led to widespread speculation, suggesting he may have had undisclosed information about the incident, but he provided no concrete details.
Formation of the US Space Force
While not a direct commentary on UFOs or aliens, President Trump’s creation of the US Space Force in December 2019 demonstrated a significant commitment to space-related defense initiatives. The Space Force was created to protect U.S. assets in space and address potential threats, including monitoring unidentified objects entering Earth’s atmosphere.
Legislative action on UFO transparency
In December 2020, amid the signing of a substantial COVID-19 relief and government funding bill totaling $2.3 trillion, a less publicized directive was included. The legislation required U.S. intelligence agencies to prepare an unclassified report on UFOs and submit it to Congress within 180 days. While not an explicit statement from Trump, this action under his administration indicated a step toward greater transparency on the subject.
Sustained skepticism regarding extraterrestrial existence
Throughout his presidency, Trump consistently showed skepticism about the existence of extraterrestrial life. In an October 2020 interview with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo, when pressed about the possibility of UFOs, he stated:
‘I’ll have to check that out. I mean, I’ve heard that. I heard that two days ago. So I’ll check that. I will take a good, hard look at that.”
Such comments were indicative of his cautious approach: he acknowledged the subject without endorsing any particular belief or revealing sensitive information.
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President Donald Trump’s involvement in the topics of UFOs and aliens has been a mixture of acknowledgment and skepticism. Although he confirmed that he was aware of military reports of unexplained aerial phenomena, he refrained from giving definitive opinions or releasing detailed information. His enigmatic comments, especially about the Roswell incident, have left room for public curiosity and continued debate. Trump’s stance reflects a balance between national security interests and a personal skepticism toward unverified claims of extraterrestrial life.
