Trump says Air Force pilots described a round UFO flying three times faster than an F-22 fighter jet

During a recent interview with CBS' "60 Minutes," Trump recounted conversations with Air Force pilots who claimed to witness a mysterious round object moving at incredible speeds. The pilots described the UFO as non-aerodynamic and flying past an F-22 fighter jet at three times its velocity.

"These are not people that you would say are conspiracy theorists – they don't even know what it means – but they're great, great pilots," Trump said, praising their credibility while joking about their appearance. "Young, handsome, they have beautiful, nice flat tops. I'd like to have a haircut just like them."

Secret Program Claims

When asked about whistleblower allegations of a secret government UFO program potentially hidden from presidents, Trump initially denied knowledge of such a program. "No, and I haven't heard that," Trump responded. "But if there is, I'm going to find out about it right after this interview."

The president acknowledged that "a lot of very solid people" believe such claims exist, though he maintained his personal skepticism about unidentified aerial phenomena.

Recent Pentagon Releases

Trump's remarks follow the Pentagon's release of declassified UFO records through the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). These documents included a 2026 account from federal agents who observed a matte-black triangular object hovering above a mountain ridge before accelerating into a canyon at fighter jet speeds.

The witnesses reported no visible engines, rotors, exhaust or other conventional propulsion systems. Thermal imaging showed a uniform heat signature across the object's surface rather than concentrated heat typically associated with propulsion technology.

The Pentagon noted that the object's speed was estimated by witnesses rather than measured by instruments, and it remains unidentified. Trump had previously directed the War Department to release UAP and UFO files.

Government Investigations

Retired Defense Intelligence senior executive Jay Stratton has detailed government investigations into unexplained UAPs, including shocking military encounters with black triangle aircraft. Stratton has also explained how the U.S. military used nuclear submarines as bait to track these mysterious anomalies.

Representative Tim Burchett has stated he is "convinced that aliens exist" after seeing too much in government briefings, while Senator Marco Rubio has addressed allegations of government cover-ups regarding UAPs, suggesting Trump would give a speech if the administration knew more.

Trump has indicated that the first releases from the Pentagon's UFO study will come out "very, very soon" following his recent rally in Phoenix, where he teased the information dump.