On Tuesday, August 12, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that if the current administration had more information about unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), President Donald Trump would hold a primetime address showing pictures and videos related to the topic. Rubio addressed public speculation about a government cover-up, emphasizing that while some believe information is being withheld, he does not consider UAPs a conspiracy theory.

Rubio shared his long-standing interest in UAPs dating back to his time in the Senate, saying, "I don't know who it is. I don't know what it is, but there are things flying over our military installations, and they're not ours, and we should look into this, be serious about it."

In July, Fox News Digital reported that President Trump directed federal agencies to waive prior nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) for former government employees and contractors cooperating with UAP investigations. A senior administration official explained that this directive allows individuals with relevant information to meet with designated government representatives, including the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) and the President’s UAP taskforce, PURSUE, with their NDAs abrogated.

Rubio also acknowledged that he had previously used UAPs as a diversion tactic in conversations with reporters but affirmed the seriousness of the topic. Meanwhile, recent videos of unknown military aircraft near a Kansas base have sparked speculation about new military technology, such as the B-21 Raider.

Joshua Golembeske, citing Rubio's work on the Senate Intelligence Committee, credited him as a key figure behind the existence of the UAP report, though he also criticized some aspects of Rubio's approach.

President Trump and Secretary Rubio were pictured together during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on July 31, 2026, underscoring the administration's engagement with the issue.

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