Trump says Air Force pilots revealed 'strange' sightings while up in the air
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- Author
- Rob Taub
- Published
- November 9, 2026
- Witnesses
- Military
Original excerpt
Trump said he's not a big believer in UFOs, but that the topic is one of the questions he is asked about most often in private conversations.
Key claims
- →Trump said he is not a big believer in UFOs
- →UFO questions are among those he is asked most often in private conversations
- →Trump referenced Air Force pilots reporting 'strange' sightings
President Trump said he is not a big believer in UFOs but that the topic is among the questions he is asked most often in private conversations. He reportedly referenced Air Force pilots describing 'strange' sightings while in the air. The excerpt does not give dates, locations, or specific details of those sightings.
Alternative explanation
Trump's own stated disbelief in UFOs suggests he does not treat the reported pilot sightings as evidence of anything extraordinary.
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