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Are we not alone? Declassified UFO files reopen debate on government transparency.

President Trump has released 161 UFO files to the public, citing the need for transparency. But critics view the release as a play to a conspiracy-curious base.

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Are we not alone? Declassified UFO files reopen debate on government transparency.President Trump has released 161 UFO files to the public, citing the need for transparency. But critics view the release as a play to a conspiracy-curious base.
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