Trump administration releases third tranche of declassified UFO files including glowing orb videos.
The White House released a third batch of declassified UAP documents and videos on Friday, including footage of glowing orbs in the northeastern United States. The release follows President Trump's February directive for federal agencies to declassify UFO-related records. The government states it cannot make definitive determinations on the nature of the observed phenomena.
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The Daily Wire asks if the glowing orb could be a breakthrough; Axios frames it as part of a wave of releases amid Trump's political headwinds; BBC and wires focus on the unresolved cases and lack of conclusions.
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“Third batch of declassified UFO files reveals sightings around the world were investigated”NBC NBC News LEFT-CENTER
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“Could Mysterious Glowing Orb In Trump's New UFO Drop Be A Breakthrough?”DW Daily Wire RIGHT
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“Mystery orb videos, other UFO records released by White House” · Axios, BBC
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