Trump orders UFO file release, fueling political distraction theories and market speculation.

This directive stems from "tremendous interest" in the topic. The announcement follows former President Barack Obama's recent comments suggesting aliens are real, though Obama later clarified he saw no evidence of extraterrestrial contact during his presidency.

Reactions from officials were mixed, with some expressing support and others, like Representative Thomas Massie, suggesting the announcement might be a "distraction" from the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files. The White House defended Trump's actions regarding the Epstein files.

This development also follows Lara Trump's suggestion that the president has a prepared speech on extraterrestrial life.