Lawmaker Hails Ongoing UAP File Releases as “Historic” with Stronger Disclosures Ahead?

 Congressman Eric Burlison expressed optimism about the U.S. government’s fresh push for transparency on unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP. In a recent radio interview, he described the initial batch of declassified files released on May 8, 2026, as just the beginning of regular updates.

The Pentagon posted around 158 files including documents, photos, and videos from decades of sightings. These cover Cold War-era reports, NASA Apollo mission transcripts, and military encounters with unexplained orbs and objects. Officials say the public can review the unresolved cases and draw their own conclusions. President Trump directed the broad declassification effort earlier this year to bring “maximum transparency.”

Burlison highlighted intriguing items in the first release, such as Apollo 17 astronaut reports of strange objects and triangular lights above the Moon in 1972. He also pointed to accounts of glowing metallic orbs the size of beach balls and a notable incident involving senior intelligence and military officials who witnessed multiple UAPs, including plasma-like fiery orbs. These credible witnesses reportedly tried to engage with the phenomena.

The Missouri Republican noted the government aims for new file drops every two weeks. He said the next batch, potentially including 46 videos long requested by Congress, promises “pretty good stuff” and that releases will improve over time. While some skeptics call the early files underwhelming or already known, advocates see steady progress toward fuller openness on possible non-human intelligence.

This rolling disclosure comes amid growing congressional interest and public calls for answers on advanced technology that defies known physics. Experts and lawmakers urge careful review while keeping an open mind about what the full record might reveal.