Back in February, President Trump ordered War Secretary Pete Hegseth to prepare the release of what he called “the UFO Files.” The move followed comments by former President Obama, whose remarks that “aliens are real” were described by Trump as a leak of classified information. Now, after months of delays, the administration says the process is underway—and the first wave of documents could be released very soon. Why have these files been kept hidden for so long? Officials have historically cited concerns about public reaction to potential evidence of extraterrestrial life. But some lawmakers argue the public is ready. Republican Congressman Tim Burchett, a member of the House Oversight Committee, has been pushing for transparency. He’s made headlines with claims about classified briefings, including allegations of underwater alien bases and joins Piers Morgan to discuss what might be coming next.

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