Trump declassifies new UFO files by 2026?

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Market context

The Trump administration's approach to UFO and unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP) disclosure remains uncertain as of late 2024, with no new declassification orders issued in the past 48 hours. During his first term, Trump showed mixed signals on the topic—he signed off on limited UAP-related intelligence releases in late 2020, but these were largely confirmations of previously leaked Navy footage rather than substantive new files. The current 0% crowd probability reflects scepticism that a second Trump administration would prioritise UAP declassification over other executive priorities, particularly given competing demands on presidential attention and the bureaucratic resistance within defence and intelligence agencies to releasing sensitive materials.

Historical precedent suggests declassification of UAP files occurs incrementally and under specific pressure. The 2023 Intelligence Authorization Act required the Director of National Intelligence to release UAP-related records, resulting in modest disclosures but nothing approaching comprehensive file releases. Congress has repeatedly requested UAP documentation without triggering wholesale declassification. The key distinction here is whether Trump would issue a direct executive order—a mechanism he used selectively during his first term—rather than rely on existing statutory frameworks.

Traders should monitor announcements from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and any congressional hearings on UAP matters scheduled before June 2026. Recent statements from Trump's transition team have not flagged UAP disclosure as a policy priority. The settlement window extends 18 months, allowing time for policy shifts, but the absence of early signals and the administrative burden of processing classified materials suggest the probability may remain depressed unless Trump explicitly directs action.

Methodology

This page reviews Trump declassifies new UFO files by 2026? across five venues. We show live odds for Polymarket-based markets (sourced from the Polygon order book); for other venues we list platform attributes, since the comparable contracts are not exposed via a public API on every venue. Every CTA points at Prediction Today — the application we operate, where you trade directly against the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

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