Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:08am on 20 Feb 2026,Friday International
Social media users erupted in memes and skepticism after U.S. President Donald Trump said he will direct government agencies to identify and release files on aliens, UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena, citing “tremendous interest.” Trump made the announcement on social media, prompting speculation online that the move was a distraction from public demand for the Epstein files—a massive archive of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal case and powerful figures. Many users mocked the timing and questioned whether any groundbreaking evidence on extraterrestrial life will emerge, while some defended the disclosure push. (PC: X)
