President Trump has RELEASED the FIRST batch of UFO files, just as promised

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2052722918673584235

[bigheadfred]

Link to website

https://war.gov/UFO

[dfwgator]

"Send More Chuck Berry!"

[rustynail]

Breaking Now!  UFO files reveal Barack Hussein Obama II is from Uranus .

[240B]

Trump releases first batch of the UFO files with new videos and evidence fueling theories of 'extraterrestrial life'

Daily Mail
By STACY LIBERATORE
8 May 2026

The Trump administration on Friday released its long-awaited UFO files, publishing hundreds of previously unseen videos, photographs and records tied UFOs.

The documents were uploaded to the Department of War’s website months after President Donald Trump ordered Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to declassify government records related to UFOs and alleged extraterrestrial activity.

Trump celebrated the disclosure in a Truth Social post shortly after the files went live, saying he had directed federal agencies to release information tied to 'alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs).' 'GOD BLESS AMERICA!' the president added.

Among the most striking materials were images and transcripts linked to NASA’s Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 moon missions. One photo taken from the lunar surface appears to show three unexplained dots hovering in the dark sky above the moon.

An Apollo 17 mission transcript also detailed astronauts discussing mysterious objects drifting near the spacecraft during flight.

'Now we've got a few very bright particles or fragments or something that go drifting by as we maneuver,' one operator told mission control.

Another replied: 'There's a whole bunch of big ones on my window down there - just bright. It looks like the Fourth of July out of Ron's window.'

The disclosure also included FBI images from New Year’s Eve 1999 that appear to show unidentified objects near US military aircraft, along with photographs captured by military pilots allegedly showing fast-moving objects streaking past planes mid-flight.

(more)
https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15801273/ufo-disclosure-trump-florida-files.html

[mystery-ak]

 Pentagon releases dozens of UFO files Trump teased as ‘very interesting’
By Samuel Chamberlain and
Emily Crane
Published May 8, 2026
Updated May 8, 2026, 9:20 a.m. ET

The War Department released more than 160 files Friday related to sightings of UFOs dating back nearly 80 years, two days after President Trump predicted, “I think some of it’s going to be very interesting to people.”

The disclosure of 162 files by the Pentagon follows a presidential order from February calling for transparency around “alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs).”

“The American people can now access the federal government’s declassified UAP files instantly. The latest UAP videos, photos, and original source documents from across the entire United States government are all in one place – no clearance required,” the Pentagon said in a post on X broadcasting the file dump.

“While past administrations sought to discredit or dissuade the American people, President Trump is focused on providing maximum transparency to the public, who can ultimately make up their own minds about the information contained in these files.”

Among the documents published Friday were a trove of intelligence reports and FBI case files that included apparent eyewitness testimony and public reports about possible sightings over the years.

A chunk of the FBI files come with a note admitting that some of the information had already been “partially” been made public.

Transcripts from NASA astronauts reporting unidentified objects on missions were also included in the initial batch of documents, which other files just included news clippings about apparent UFO sightings dating back to the 1950s.

more
https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/us-news/pentagon-releases-dozens-of-ufo-files-trump-teased-as-very-interesting/

[Wingnut]

I wonder what Quix would think of all this.

[American Girl]

Excerpt:
President Trump is keeping another big promise — and the UFO community is buzzing.

The Trump Administration just released the first batch of classified “UFO Files,” fulfilling the President’s February directive ordering federal agencies to declassify information on unidentified aerial phenomena and possible extraterrestrial activity.

This is maximum transparency in action.




The only interesting one seems to be the first one… looks like an orb… I saw those in the late 80s over Camp Pendleton

https://defiantamerica.com/breaking-trump-administration-drops-first-batch-of-ufo-files-historic-release-just-dropped/

[Cyber Liberty]

I wonder what Quix would think of all this.

He'd approve of it.

[bigheadfred]

Supposed to be a better stuff in the next drop. Don't know when that is happening.

[Smokin Joe]

By mid June the TDS  crowd will be anti alien...

[bigheadfred]

Tim Burchett
@timburchett
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48m
Remember the Feds told us these files didn’t exist and
@realDonaldTrump
 stood up to the deep state. The 1st drop will be big but in comparison to what is coming they will be a drop in the bucket. I would say “Holy Crap” is coming.

[Timber Rattler]

Now open up the Roswell files!

[Polly Ticks]

I wonder what Quix would think of all this.

Right?! That was my first thought, too.

He'd approve of it.

Absolutely. He would be happier than a tick on a fat dog.

And also have a LONG POST WITH MANY CAPITALIZED WORDS AND SENTENCES explaining how all of this is barely a drop in the bucket.

I miss that guy.

[Cyber Liberty]

Right?! That was my first thought, too.


Absolutely. He would be happier than a tick on a fat dog.

And also have a LONG POST WITH MANY CAPITALIZED WORDS AND SENTENCES explaining how all of this is barely a drop in the bucket.

I miss that guy.

God rest his soul....

[GtHawk]

Breaking Now!  UFO files reveal Barack Hussein Obama II is from Uranus .

I have dropped a lot of turds, but never one as big as BHO!

[verga]

Right?! That was my first thought, too.


Absolutely. He would be happier than a tick on a fat dog.

And also have a LONG POST WITH MANY CAPITALIZED WORDS AND SENTENCES explaining how all of this is barely a drop in the bucket.

I miss that guy.

@Polly Ticks I barely remember him, what happened to him?

[Polly Ticks]

@Polly Ticks I barely remember him, what happened to him?

@verga
He passed awhile back -- nothing untoward, just a long, apparently esoteric-leaning life. He was a true gentleman, in my experience, never minding at all if someone poked a little bit of gentle fun at his expense or getting ruffled feathers if someone had some less-gentle words to or about him.

[Bigun]

@verga
He passed awhile back -- nothing untoward, just a long, apparently esoteric-leaning life. He was a true gentleman, in my experience, never minding at all if someone poked a little bit of gentle fun at his expense or getting ruffled feathers if someone had some less-gentle words to or about him.

 

[mountaineer]

Breaking Now!  UFO files reveal Barack Hussein Obama II is from Uranus .

Deeply entrenched in someone's, that's for sure.

[Cyber Liberty]

@verga
He passed awhile back -- nothing untoward, just a long, apparently esoteric-leaning life. He was a true gentleman, in my experience, never minding at all if someone poked a little bit of gentle fun at his expense or getting ruffled feathers if someone had some less-gentle words to or about him.

I considered Quix (Del) a "Friend of the Forum," we'd spoken on the phone a couple times.  Nancy and I were very saddened when we hear he had passed.  He lived in Arizona, but had moved to Colorado a few years before he passed, I hoped it was to get closer to his family.  He loved making pottery with inscriptions from the Bible.

He was a devout Christian, so he's probably in heaven watching down at us, at the side of Christ!

[DCPatriot]

They say you die twice...once when you take your last breath, and again when the last living human being utters your name.

Live on @Quix !!   

[Polly Ticks]

@Polly Ticks I barely remember him, what happened to him?

@verga
Link to his Obituary thread in the Members Only area: 
Quix's Obit

[Idiot]

@verga
Link to his Obituary thread in the Members Only area: 
Quix's Obit

What an incredible obituary for an incredible man.

[Wingnut]

@verga
Link to his Obituary thread in the Members Only area: 
Quix's Obit

From the obit:

Del was known as a bird of rare plumage, and he made an impression upon folks wherever he went.

What a great discription!

[Smokin Joe]

I considered Quix (Del) a "Friend of the Forum," we'd spoken on the phone a couple times.  Nancy and I were very saddened when we hear he had passed.  He lived in Arizona, but had moved to Colorado a few years before he passed, I hoped it was to get closer to his family.  He loved making pottery with inscriptions from the Bible.

He was a devout Christian, so he's probably in heaven watching down at us, at the side of Christ!

He was an interesting guy. I bought a bowl he'd thrown, and he sent a plate, too. Both have inscriptions on the underside, and they're on my desk. He would have loved this!

[MeganC]

Your friend Del no doubt was a great American. 

[Smokin Joe]

Your friend Del no doubt was a great American. 

I think so. 

[BobfromWB]

The most interesting reports and videos are those from Apollo and the recent Artemis mission: NASA files

More files here:

https://www.aaro.mil/

Sample:
Effect of Forced Perspective and Parallax View on UAP Observations
https://www.aaro.mil/Portals/136/PDFs/Information%20Papers/AARO_Effect_of_Forced_Perspective_and_Parallax_View_on_UAP_Observations_2024.pdf

Perhaps someone on TBR will take the weeks needed to go through all the reports, analysis, videos, etc., and report back on anything really interesting.

[MeganC]

The most interesting reports and videos are those from Apollo and the recent Artemis mission: NASA files

More files here:

https://www.aaro.mil/

Sample:
Effect of Forced Perspective and Parallax View on UAP Observations
https://www.aaro.mil/Portals/136/PDFs/Information%20Papers/AARO_Effect_of_Forced_Perspective_and_Parallax_View_on_UAP_Observations_2024.pdf

Perhaps someone on TBR will take the weeks needed to go through all the reports, analysis, videos, etc., and report back on anything really interesting.

Download it all and then use a local AI to parse it and compare similar instances.

[verga]

@verga
Link to his Obituary thread in the Members Only area: 
Quix's Obit

WOW what an amazing life.Thank you.

[BobfromWB]

Download it all and then use a local AI to parse it and compare similar instances.

Not my thing - go for it.

[Texas Yellow Rose]

Right?! That was my first thought, too.


Absolutely. He would be happier than a tick on a fat dog.

And also have a LONG POST WITH MANY CAPITALIZED WORDS AND SENTENCES explaining how all of this is barely a drop in the bucket.

I miss that guy.

Me too!!!

[roamer_1]

And also have a LONG POST WITH MANY CAPITALIZED WORDS AND SENTENCES explaining how all of this is barely a drop in the bucket.

I miss that guy.

COLORFUL too... and blinky... with 42 emojis.

Yeah, I miss him too.

RIP @Quix 

[roamer_1]

He was an interesting guy. I bought a bowl he'd thrown, and he sent a plate, too. Both have inscriptions on the underside, and they're on my desk. He would have loved this!

Lucky you - I was fixin to buy some bowls from him when he passed. 

[Timber Rattler]

So I've gone through a lot of the files and nearly all of it is "chickenfeed."

Where is the "treasure"?

[BobfromWB]

So I've gone through a lot of the files and nearly all of it is "chickenfeed."

Where is the "treasure"?

According to reports this is just the tip of an iceberg. Or many icebergs. But whatever is released will never satisfy some.


Here's part one of another analysis, 31 min

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkxvE7Omq3g
Not flares! Not balloons! Complete analysis of new UFO footage from the Pentagon!



President Trump's pursue transparency order. These aren't phone videos or YouTube edits. These are straight from the sensor. Full motion infrared, electro-optical, and thermal footage captured by US military platforms, fighter jets, drones, ships, you name it. The Department of Defense's official position on every single one of these 28 clips is the same.

Unresolved UAP. No identifications, no mundane explanations handed down, just the raw data and the incident reports from trained operators who couldn't write them off. If these were easy balloons, birds, flares, or drones, the military would have identified them on the spot and never submitted a UAP report in the first place.

These things made it into the system because they didn't behave like anything in the known catalog. I'm narrating this full compilation, clip by clip, exactly what you see on the screen, exactly what the military recorded, and exactly why these aren't the usual suspects. No keyboard warrior nonsense.

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And then, of course, the photos from the moon, that stuff is especially intriguing. So, I'm not going to spend any more time on this. Let's just go ahead and dive into the footage. We got a lot to cover here because there's a lot there. And I'm going to show you the entire 28 clips from this military dump, and you guys can come to your own conclusions.