The 45th president, who is currently vying for the 2024 election, revealed that these pilots described encountering strange, unidentified round objects that flew at speeds far exceeding those of their aircraft, including the F-22 fighter jet.
In a surprising revelation, former U.S. President Donald Trump recently disclosed that he had interviewed several military pilots about their firsthand encounters with UFOs during his time in office. Speaking on Fox News’ Gutfeld! show, Trump detailed the mysterious sightings reported by elite Air Force personnel, sharing his insights into their extraordinary experiences.
As per the Debrief, the 45th president, who is currently vying for the 2024 election, revealed that these pilots described encountering strange, unidentified round objects that flew at speeds far exceeding those of their aircraft, including the F-22 fighter jet.
Unexplained UFO Encounters
As revealed by the Debrief, during the show, panelist Kat Timpf asked Trump about the long-standing rumors surrounding Area 51, a classified U.S. Air Force facility in Nevada famously linked to conspiracy theories about extraterrestrial life. Trump responded lightheartedly but shared a serious account of his discussions with top U.S. pilots.
“I’ve spoken with pilots—better than Tom Cruise,” Trump said with a grin. “They were in the Oval Office, and they told me about these objects going four times faster than their F-22s. These aren’t people who make up stories.”
According to Trump, the pilots were adamant that the objects they witnessed were unlike anything they had seen before. “They said it was round and moving at an impossible speed,” he continued. “These were great pilots, some of the best in the Air Force, and they couldn’t explain what they saw.”
Despite these alarming reports, Trump has maintained a healthy skepticism about the existence of UFOs, often expressing doubt about extraterrestrial life. However, his respect for U.S. military personnel seems to have left room for the possibility that these encounters may indeed represent something extraordinary.
During a 2019 interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos, Trump admitted to having one brief meeting on the subject of UFOs while in office, but he remained skeptical. “Do I believe it? Not particularly,” he said at the time, though he did acknowledge that U.S. pilots likely encountered something they couldn’t explain.
“I trust my pilots,” Trump said, referring to their expertise and judgment in distinguishing between known technology and unexplainable phenomena.
Will Trump Release More UFO Footage?
The topic of UFOs resurfaced earlier this month when podcast host Lex Fridman asked Trump if he would push for the release of additional military footage of UFOs if re-elected. “A lot of people want to know if you’ll help push the Pentagon to release more footage,” Fridman pressed.
“I’d love to do that,” Trump replied, showing an openness to addressing the growing public demand for more transparency on the matter. However, he also noted that similar requests had been made for documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a topic that continues to generate widespread interest.
Trump’s comments come at a time when the U.S. government has been intensifying its efforts to investigate unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), the official term now used by the Pentagon to describe these mysterious objects. In 2020, during Trump’s administration, the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Task Force (UAPTF) was established, and it has since been replaced by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). This new office is responsible for investigating reports of UAPs, particularly those encountered by U.S. military personnel.
Interest in UFOs has surged in recent years, especially following a 2017 report by The New York Times that disclosed a Pentagon program tasked with investigating such incidents. Public and political curiosity about UFOs has grown significantly, leading to official hearings and more frequent government disclosures.
Future of UAP Research
The Senate Armed Services Committee is set to hold another hearing on the topic following the November 2024 election. According to U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, this session will provide an update on AARO’s ongoing investigations. The committee will receive testimony from key figures, including Dr. Jon Kosloski, the newly appointed full-time director of AARO.
While Trump’s remarks have added fuel to the public debate surrounding UFOs, his lighthearted responses to some questions hinted at a more casual approach. When former professional wrestler George Murdoch jokingly asked Trump whether he would impose tariffs on aliens if they landed on Earth, Trump quipped, “Yes,” adding a touch of humor to the ongoing mystery.
As the U.S. government continues its investigations into UAPs, public interest remains high. While skeptics argue that these phenomena may be explained by advanced foreign technology or natural atmospheric events, others speculate that the truth could be far more extraordinary. For now, the mystery remains unsolved, but with renewed political and public pressure, the world may soon have more answers.
