Trump’s UFO advisor says aliens could define the president’s legacy

WorldSpace
27 Aug 2026 • 9:53 AM MYT
The Independent
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Trump’s UFO advisor says aliens could define the president’s legacy

  • Avi Loeb, leader of the administration's UAP Science Advisory Council, told AlterNet that visiting extraterrestrial life would not care about Earth's political divisions or who is president of the U.S.
  • Loeb noted that discovering alien life during President Donald Trump's administration would establish a monumental legacy.
  • The Pentagon has released five batches of UFO-related records so far, though none offer definitive evidence of extraterrestrial life or technology.
  • The Trump administration is creating a process to encourage government whistleblowers with UAP information to come forward without fear of violating non-disclosure agreements.
  • Although Loeb's appointment drew criticism from some scientists over past claims, he stated he operates under the assumption that UAPs are man-made until proven otherwise.

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