President Trump has released 161 UFO files to the public, citing the need for transparency. But critics view the release as a play to a conspiracy-curious base.

Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has claimed that declassified UFO files suggest the existence of biblical demons rather than extraterrestrial beings, sparking debate over the interpretation of the documents.

US President Donald Trump took to X to announce the release of these UFO files. The department said additional files will be released by the Department of War on a rolling basis.

Among the releases is a 1969 debrief of Buzz Aldrin stating he saw a ‘sizable’ object close to the lunar surface

Donald Trump has begun releasing long‑classified US government files on UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena, including Apollo mission transcripts and Pentagon reports.

The initial files are murky images that show what could be anything. The government said more would be released on a rolling basis.

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday released the UFO Files

It was not immediately clear whether the collection of videos, photos and interviews would significantly advance the public's understanding.

The Pentagon's release of files might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.

While most of the material reflects previously known “UFO-era hysteria” surrounding Project Blue Book and the Air Force’s investigations into UAPs, some portions stand out because of how they frame the government’s awareness of public concern over secrecy and nuclear research. They have always acknowledged public concern, which remains clear.