The president said he would direct the DOD and other related agencies to “begin the process of identifying and releasing government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life” as well as UFOs.

In an interview, former president Barack Obama stirred the pot with some statements about extraterrestrials. Here's what he said.

President Donald Trump said on Thursday (February 19) he would direct federal agencies to begin releasing government files related to aliens and unidentified flying objects, pointing to what he described as strong public interest in the issue.

The former president appeared to confirm decades-old conspiracy theories. Lawmakers say Barack Obama is simply saying what many Americans already believe.

The president’s announcement came after he criticized former President Barack Obama for suggesting aliens are real.

After accusing the former president of confirming aliens exist, President Donald Trump has announced he will be releasing government records related to aliens and any unidentified flying objects. “Based on the tremendous interest shown,