Trump Administration PURSUE Policy Timeline (Feb 2026 – May 2026) — Executive Office of the President / Department of War 2026-02 / 2026-05 declassified UAP records PURSUE

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Trump Administration PURSUE Policy Timeline (Feb 2026 – May 2026)

Published 2026-06-07 · Last updated 2026-10-18

📅 Policy Timeline

February to May 2026 — the Trump administration introduced and executed the PURSUE (Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters) policy.

Department of War briefing podium — timeline document — **Reproduced DoW briefing (illustration)** — Actual policy materials: war.gov + Truth Social/X
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🗓️ Key Milestones

1️⃣ February 2026: Trump's Directive (SNS)

President Trump posted on Truth Social/X directing 'relevant agencies to release UAP/UFO/alien-related records'
Targeted DoD, FBI, NASA, State Department, National Archives

2️⃣ May 8, 2026: PURSUE Phase 1 Release

162 items released in bulk (war.gov/UFO portal)
Unresolved incident reports, photos, videos, testimonies, military records from 1944 to the present
Astronaut transcripts included

3️⃣ May 22, 2026: PURSUE Phase 2 Release

Lawmaker-requested materials prioritized
190 documents + 233 files + 51 audio + 40+ videos
Major reveals: Lake Huron F-16 shoot-down footage, Apollo 12 audio

4️⃣ Pentagon → Department of War Rename

2026 executive order renamed 'Pentagon' → 'Department of War' (its original 1789–1947 name)
PURSUE-operating agency now labeled 'DoW'

🛂 Official Posture

Rolling disclosure policy: continuing releases after review
AARO disclaimer maintained: 'No materials concluded extraterrestrial origin'
NDAA FY2026 three UAP provisions provide legislative backing

📺 Significance

Largest government declassification cycle since the JFK Records Collection Act (1992)
Diplomatic implications (Canada joint reporting → 5 Eyes connection)
Massive coverage in Korean, Japanese, European media → global shift in UAP awareness

Source: Trump PURSUE Policy Timeline (Feb-May 2026) / 2026-02 / 2026-05 / Washington, D.C.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

When did the PURSUE policy actually begin?

February 2026, when President Trump posted on Truth Social and X directing 'relevant agencies to release UAP/UFO/alien-related records' — the starting point.

Why was the Pentagon renamed Department of War?

A 2026 executive order restored the name 'Department of War' (the original 1789-1947 name). The PURSUE-operating agency is now labeled DoW.

Is PURSUE a one-time release or ongoing?

Ongoing under a rolling disclosure policy. Phase 1 (May 8 — 162 items) → Phase 2 (May 22 — 222+ items) → more in progress, expected ~30-day cadence.

How popular is war.gov/UFO?

Cumulative ~1 billion hits since the May 8 launch — among the most-trafficked government declassification sites globally.

What's the legislative backing?

The three UAP provisions in NDAA FY2026 (NORAD/NORTHCOM reporting, unified classification matrix, AARO reporting consolidation) provide Congressional backing.

How does PURSUE compare to other declassifications?

The largest government declassification cycle since the 1992 JFK Records Collection Act. The Schumer-Rounds UAP Disclosure Act is modeled on the JFK Records Act.