Trending #1: “Extraterrestrial Things” – Are You Enjoying It?
President Donald Trump has a one-of-a-kind way with words, and his public comments on UFOs, UAP, and extraterrestrial life have shifted noticeably over time. What began as cautious skepticism during his first term has developed into a more direct political message about transparency, public interest, and government-held information.
The following statements are presented in reverse chronological order, showing how Trump’s language on the subject changed from brief curiosity to public release efforts under the PURSUE program.
“We’re now releasing a lot of things having to do with space. People are very interested in it. It actually became the number one topic. We’re releasing a lot of information having to do with extraterrestrial things and people are totally fascinated by it. It’s amazing. I wasn’t sure if they would enjoy it. It’s literally trending number one. Can you believe it?”
Donald Trump, May 27, 2026 – Cabinet Meeting, White House Cabinet Room
Spoken live during a cabinet session with press access on May 27, 2026, Trump sounded genuinely surprised and amused by how strongly the public has reacted to the ongoing document releases. Marco Rubio (Secretary of State) and Pete Hegseth (Secretary of War / Defense) were seated beside him at the table. Rubio has previously stated in the documentary The Age of Disclosure, “We’ve had repeated instances of something operating in the airspace over restricted nuclear facilities, and it’s not ours… These are otherworldly things that are performing maneuvers that haven’t been seen.” Hegseth, commenting on the recent PURSUE file releases, added, “It’s time the American people see it for themselves. We’ve got our people working on it right now… we’re digging in.”
Just weeks earlier, Trump had already begun setting the stage for these releases.
“For some reason, and I guess it’s just a reason, it’s been in the minds of people for a long time. I think some of it’s going to be very interesting to people… We’re going to be releasing a lot of things that we haven’t.”
Donald Trump, April 29, 2026 – White House Event with NASA Artemis II Astronauts
Trump emphasized maximum transparency while hosting the Artemis II crew. During the broader discussion, he also referenced interviewing “very solid” military pilots during his first term who allegedly witnessed things “that you wouldn’t believe.”
“We found many very interesting documents, I must say, and the first releases will begin very, very soon so you can go out and see if that phenomena is correct. You’ll figure it out… I figured this was a good crowd because I know you people — you’re really into that. I don’t know if I am.”
Donald Trump, April 17, 2026 – Turning Point USA Event, Phoenix
Trump previewed the upcoming releases and hinted at intriguing findings uncovered during the review process.
“He gave classified information. He’s not supposed to be doing that… He made a big mistake.”
Donald Trump, February 19, 2026 – Air Force One
Hours later, Trump posted the Truth Social directive launching the PURSUE program. The push for the PURSUE program was accelerated by a public back-and-forth involving former President Obama and Trump’s family. On February 18, 2026, Lara Trump appeared on the Pod Force One podcast and revealed that President Trump had a prepared speech on extraterrestrial life ready for the “right time.” The next day, after Obama stated on a podcast that “aliens are real,” Trump responded sharply aboard Air Force One, accusing Obama of leaking classified information. Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump maintained a cautious public stance even as internal review efforts were accelerating.
“Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant Departments and Agencies, to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), and any and all other information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important, matters. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”
Donald Trump, February 19, 2026 – Truth Social, Launching the PURSUE Program
He followed up after the first document tranches dropped with:
“Whereas previous Administrations have failed to be transparent on this subject, with these new Documents and Videos, the people can decide for themselves, ‘WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?’ Have Fun and Enjoy!”
Donald Trump, Follow-up Truth Social Post After Initial PURSUE Releases
These posts officially kicked off the rolling declassifications under the PURSUE program, short for Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters. The first tranche was released on May 8, 2026, followed by a second on May 22, featuring orb footage, disc-shaped objects, historical sightings, and additional archival material.
“I don’t know if they’re real or not… I don’t have an opinion on it.”
Donald Trump, February 2026 – Air Force One Comments
Between Terms (2021–Early 2025)
Throughout 2024, Trump repeatedly cited military pilots and officials who described unexplained aerial objects moving at extraordinary speeds. While he still kept some skepticism, his comments increasingly suggested that credible witnesses — and government insiders — knew more than the public had been told.
“Our military knows where they took off from, where they came from and where they went… Our military knows and our president [Biden] knows. And for some reason, they want to keep people in suspense.”
“Something strange is going on, but for some reason they don’t want to tell the people.”
Donald Trump, December 16, 2024 – Mar-a-Lago Press Conference, Florida
Trump was responding to the wave of mysterious drone and UAP-like sightings reported over New Jersey, New York, and parts of the East Coast. He implied that both the military and the Biden administration already knew the origin of the objects but were choosing not to fully disclose what they knew. The comments became one of the most viral political reactions to the New Jersey sightings and helped push the incident further into mainstream national discussion.
“There is a lot of interest in the people coming from space, you know… A lot… I’ve had meetings on it.”
Donald Trump, October 25, 2024 – The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast
Trump acknowledged frequent questions about UFOs and aliens, confirmed briefings and pilot discussions, while still maintaining that he was never a strong believer in extraterrestrial visitation.
“A round object going faster than my F-22.”
Donald Trump, September 2024 – Greg Gutfeld Show, Fox News
Trump again referenced military pilot testimony involving fast-moving unexplained objects and noted that aliens and Area 51 had become some of the subjects he was most frequently asked about.
“I have met with people, serious people, that say there are some really strange things flying around out there… I have access… and I speak to people about it.”
Donald Trump, June 2024 – Logan Paul’s Impaulsive Podcast
He described hearing accounts of unconventional objects moving at extreme speeds, including round objects reportedly flying faster than advanced fighter jets.
These comments create a much clearer bridge between Trump’s first-term skepticism and the later PURSUE program. Over time, his language gradually shifted from casual curiosity into repeated suggestions that government agencies possessed deeper knowledge about unexplained aerial phenomena than they were publicly admitting.
First Term Highlights (2017–2021)
“I think it’s probably — I want them to think whatever they think… Do I believe it? Not particularly… I did have one very brief meeting on it… But people are saying they’re seeing UFOs… Well, I think my great pilots would know.”
Donald Trump, June 15, 2019 – ABC News Interview with George Stephanopoulos, White House
At the time, Trump remained personally skeptical while acknowledging reports from military pilots.
“I won’t talk to you about what I know about it, but it’s very interesting.”
Donald Trump, June 2020 – Interview with Donald Trump Jr. on Roswell
A teasing response that fueled speculation without revealing details.
“I just wonder if it’s real. That’s a hell of a video.”
Donald Trump, April 2020 – On the Pentagon’s Released Navy UAP Videos
Trump expressed curiosity about the authenticity of the footage while stopping short of endorsement.
The Shift That Has Everyone Talking
Taken together, these statements show a clear change in tone. During his first term, Trump treated UFOs and UAP as a subject worth acknowledging but not something he personally embraced. By 2024, his language had become more pointed, especially when discussing military pilots, government briefings, and the New Jersey drone sightings. He still avoided making a firm claim about extraterrestrial life, but he repeatedly suggested that officials knew more than they were telling the public.
By 2026, that cautious posture had turned into a formal transparency effort through the PURSUE program. That is what makes the May 27 cabinet-room comment important. When Trump said “extraterrestrial things” had become the number one topic, he was not simply making an offhand remark. He was acknowledging that UFOs, UAP, and alleged government-held information had moved from fringe debate into mainstream political conversation.
