President Donald Trump promised at a Phoenix rally that UFO and UAP files will soon be released, stating the process—directed to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth—is underway with interesting documents uncovered. The April 17 update follows his February announcement and March executive order for declassification, amid midterm campaigning.
At a Turning Point USA event in a Phoenix megachurch on April 17, 2026, Trump rallied supporters ahead of November midterms, promising Republican victories and touting policies like no tax on tips from an earlier Nevada stop. Amid chants and praise for America's strength, he provided the latest on his UFO declassification push.
Building on his February 19 Truth Social post and March 9 order to the Department of Defense and agencies, Trump said files on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), UFOs, and alleged extraterrestrials are being prepared for release under Hegseth's oversight. 'Interesting documents' have been found, he told the crowd, responding to public interest sparked partly by former President Obama's comments.
This comes as part of the 'Trump UFO Declassification' series, with prior coverage of the initial announcement and formal directive. Experts still anticipate limited revelations, similar to past reports like the 2024 Pentagon AARO findings.
