Former U.K. Defense Ministry official Nick Pope emphasized the significant public interest in the declassification of government documents, particularly those related to UFOs. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Pope suggested that President Trump's initiative to declassify these files could potentially uncover hidden truths and expose long-held secrets.
Pope, a recognized UFO expert, highlighted the government's decades-long investigation into UFOs through various programs. He stated a common belief that the intelligence community possesses classified information potentially pointing to extraterrestrial involvement. This, he argued, is the core question the public seeks answers to.
A depiction of a UFO near the Pentagon. (iStock; Getty Images)
Pope commended President Trump's intuition in recognizing the public's interest in these matters, despite them not being major election issues. He believes Trump understands the curiosity of ordinary Americans and their desire for transparency.
Beyond extraterrestrial implications, Pope also pointed to the potential national security threats that some of these classified files might address. He cited reports from pilots and intelligence personnel about unidentified objects exhibiting capabilities far beyond current human technology, raising concerns about potential adversaries or unknown phenomena in our airspace.
Trump signed an executive order to declassify government documents related to the assassinations of President JFK, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. (Associated Press)
Pope referenced congressional testimonies from whistleblowers alleging the recovery of unidentified craft and even bodies, questioning the potential cost and duration of a cover-up if such claims are true. He also noted the bipartisan efforts in Congress to form an oversight task force focused on declassifying documents in the public interest, encompassing topics like the Jeffrey Epstein client list, 9/11 files, COVID-19 origins, and UFOs.
A Pentagon official addressed Congress regarding a 2016 UFO sighting. (Defense Department, left, C-SPAN, right)
This initiative aligns with Trump's executive order to declassify files related to the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and Martin Luther King Jr. Pope speculated on the potential impact on Trump's legacy, suggesting he could be remembered as the "disclosure president."
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, appointed to chair the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets by House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, emphasized the public's demand for greater transparency. Comer expressed the task force's intention to continue the Trump administration's declassification efforts and provide answers to the American people. Luna stated that the task force will collaborate with President Trump and his administration to bring truth and restore trust through transparency.
