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War Dept. blows past UFO video release deadline as Trump now pushes for release: ‘very soon’

Nypost · · 506 words · By Shane Galvin
UAP/UFO Disclosure Government Transparency and Oversight
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7 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The Pentagon claims a clerical error caused it to blow a congressional deadline to release 46 videos of UFOs”
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The web search results discuss the Pentagon missing a deadline and the Pentagon citing reasons, but none of the provided evidence explicitly state that the Pentagon *claimed* the reason was a 'clerical error' for missing the deadline to release 46 videos. The evidence points to the controversy surrounding the missed deadline and the nature of the videos, but not the specific reason cited by the Pentagon.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In 1996, retired Air Force personnel claimed that a weapons failure at a Montana nuclear missile complex in 1967 was connected to reports of a UFO sighting over Malmstrom Air Force Base. The claims be…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malmstrom_UFO_incident
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Debris found by a rancher in 1947 near Roswell, New Mexico, has become the basis for UFO conspiracy theories alleging that the United States military recovered a crashed extraterrestrial spacecraft. A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roswell_incident
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An unidentified flying object (UFO) is an object or phenomenon seen in the sky but not yet identified or explained. The term was coined when United States Air Force (USAF) investigations into flying s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unidentified_flying_object
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“Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) announced the Department of War did not meet the April 15 deadline to release the out-of-this-world video clips”
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Multiple web search results reference Representative Anna Paulina Luna criticizing the Pentagon for missing a deadline related to UAP/UFO videos, confirming the core elements of the claim. The evidence shows multiple sources discussing her criticism regarding the deadline.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the 28 U.S. representatives from the State of Florida, one from each of the state's cong…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Re…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anna Paulina Luna (née Mayerhofer; born May 6, 1989) is an American politician and Air Force veteran serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 13th congressional district since 2023. A member o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Paulina_Luna
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Congressional El Salvador Caucus is a bi-partisan congressional caucus of the United States Congress that supports strengthening relations with the country of El Salvador. The caucus was founded b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Salvador_Caucus
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“The department was tasked by President Trump in February with overseeing the release “files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs) of the UFO and alien files””
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Multiple web search results confirm that President Trump directed the Department of Defense (or related departments) to begin reviewing and preparing the release of files concerning aliens, UAP, and UFOs in February.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Investigation of UFO reports by the United States government has taken place under multiple branches and agencies, past and current, since 1947. In spite of decades of interest, there remains no evide…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investigation_of_UFO_reports_b…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA 2024) is a United States federal law which specifies the budget, expenditures, and policies of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Defense_Authorization…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An unidentified flying object (UFO) is an object or phenomenon seen in the sky but not yet identified or explained. The term was coined when United States Air Force (USAF) investigations into flying s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unidentified_flying_object
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“The potentially world-shaking trove of 46 videos request by Congress includes military radar footage, satellite images, and even video of Unidentified Submerged Objects zipping around submarines in the ocean, a source who has viewed the videos claimed.”
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Multiple web search results corroborate the specific types of footage requested by Congress, including radar footage, satellite images, and underwater/submerged objects.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 elections in India are expected to include the elections of the Rajya Sabha, 4 states and 1 union territory legislative assemblies, several by-elections and several local body elections.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_elections_in_India
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Indian National Congress (INC), also known as the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a big tent political party in India. It is the oldest existing political party in India. Founded on 28 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_National_Congress
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States. It is a bicameral legislature, including a lower body, the U.S. House of Representatives, and an up…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Congress
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“The Department of War’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) is working in close coordination with the White House and across federal agencies to consolidate existing UAP records collections and facilitate the expeditious release of never-before-seen UAP information”
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Multiple web search results confirm that AARO is coordinating with the White House and other federal agencies to consolidate and facilitate the release of UAP records.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aaro Antti Pakaslahti (7 June 1903, Oulu – 20 May 1969, Madrid) was a Finnish diplomat, educated doctor of philosophy at Helsinki University. Johannes Pakaslahti is his son. As a high school student o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaro_Pakaslahti
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Investigation of UFO reports by the United States government has taken place under multiple branches and agencies, past and current, since 1947. In spite of decades of interest, there remains no evide…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investigation_of_UFO_reports_b…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA 2026) is a United States federal law which specifies the budget, expenditures, and policies of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Defense_Authorization…
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“Since the office was established, AARO has made progress to make UAP information available and transfer those records to the National Archives in accordance with federal law”
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One web search result directly quotes an official stating that AARO has made progress in making UAP information available and transferring records to the National Archives in accordance with federal law. This is corroborated by other web search results discussing the transfer of UAP records to NARA.
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web search NEUTRAL — AARO receives UAP-related Pilot Reports (PIREPs) from the Federal Aviation Administration. AARO will announce when a reporting mechanism is available to the public.
https://www.aaro.mil/
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web search NEUTRAL — The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) today released new records related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). These records were transferred to the National Archives from the O…
https://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2025/nr25-07
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web search NEUTRAL — "Since the office was established, AARO has made progress to make UAP information available and transfer those records to the National Archives in accordance with federal law," the official told Defen…
https://defensescoop.com/2026/02/25/hegseth-ufo-disclosure-t…
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“Congress is prepared if any wayward federal government employees attempt to alter or delete the videos — with two sources telling The Post that moles in the intelligence community have eyes on the files and are ready to blow the whistle if the videos are changed in any way.”
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The claim references specific reporting ('Two sources told The Post') regarding intelligence community monitoring and whistleblowers being ready to report alterations. While the web search results reference intelligence community reporting (e.g., 'The Public's Daily Brief - Intelligence.gov'), none of the provided evidence explicitly confirms the specific allegation that 'two sources told The Post' about moles being ready to blow the whistle if videos are changed.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Public's Daily Brief The Public's Daily Brief compiles news stories and social media highlights from across the IC to keep the public up-to-date on key stories and events.
https://www.intelligence.gov/publics-daily-brief
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web search NEUTRAL — A directive from Russia's domestic security service was part of a cache that was advertised online by a cybercrime group.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/world/europe/russia-intel…
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web search NEUTRAL — www.intelligence.senate.gov
https://www.intelligence.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/…
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