Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) urged Congress to push for greater transparency and the release of additional UFO files during a May 9 appearance.
This push for disclosure comes as lawmakers and the public debate the national security and scientific implications of unexplained aerial phenomena. Luna said the American people deserve full access to these records to understand the nature of these sightings.
During an appearance on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime” on May 9, Luna said, "We need to see more from the UFO files." The Representative's call for action follows a recent move by the Pentagon to begin releasing new files on the subject. The first batch of these documents was released on May 8, 2026 [2].
According to reports, the Trump administration released 161 UFO files as part of this declassification effort [1]. Luna said Congress must act to ensure the Pentagon's declassified documents are fully released. She said the public deserves full transparency on these unexplained phenomena.
Responses to the release of the 161 documents have been divided. Some critics described the release as insufficient, while others view it as a necessary step toward transparency. Luna said the current disclosures are not enough to satisfy the public's right to know.
Luna's efforts focus on the intersection of government secrecy and public interest. She said the lack of disclosure hinders scientific progress and obscures potential risks to national security. By pressuring the Pentagon, Luna aims to move the conversation from speculation to verified data.
“"We need to see more from the UFO files."”
The push for UFO transparency represents a growing legislative effort to strip away the 'black budget' secrecy surrounding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). By framing the issue as a matter of national security and scientific inquiry rather than conspiracy, lawmakers like Luna are attempting to establish a formal precedent for how the U.S. government manages and shares intelligence on non-conventional aerial threats.
