US President Trump posts " 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"
This statement from President Trump about releasing government files on extraterrestrial life can be seen as a dramatic escalation of a longstanding public interest issue.
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US President Trump posts " 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"
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Full post: "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!"
While it may seem more of a novelty than a serious policy announcement, any insinuation of government transparency could have broader implications for public trust and sentiment, possibly influencing market behavior in sectors sensitive to geopolitical risks, such as equities and commodities.
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