The White House says it is removing a long-standing obstacle that may have discouraged former officials from cooperating with government UAP investigations. Whether the move produces significant new evidence remains an open question.
The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to waive prior nondisclosure agreements for former government employees and contractors who possess information relevant to investigations into unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), according to an exclusive report by Fox News. The directive allows eligible individuals to provide information through official government channels without fear of violating earlier secrecy agreements.
According to administration officials, former personnel may now share information with the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) or the President’s UAP task force, known as PURSUE. Officials emphasized that the order is not a blanket declassification directive but rather removes a potential legal barrier that may have discouraged witnesses from cooperating with ongoing government reviews.
Former government employees and contractors with relevant UAP knowledge may now speak with designated investigators without fear of violating past nondisclosure agreements.
The move follows years of congressional hearings, whistleblower testimony, and growing public interest in government records concerning unexplained aerial incidents. Advocates of greater transparency have long argued that additional witnesses may possess relevant information but remained silent because of concerns over classified agreements.
The Disclosure Foundation welcomed the announcement, while reiterating the importance of responsible disclosure. The organization described the directive as another step toward greater government transparency on UAP-related matters.
Whether the policy results in significant new testimony—or ultimately changes public understanding of the UAP question—remains to be seen. For now, the administration has removed one potential obstacle to cooperation while leaving the broader process of investigation and verification firmly in government hands.
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