Despite Trump’s Call to Release UAP Files, Navy Denies Appeal for 78 Classified UAP Photographs
The U.S. Navy has denied an appeal to release 78 classified photographs of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), upholding a prior full denial of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. This decision, dated February 24, 2026, comes despite former President Donald Trump's public call for UAP file releases. The Navy cited FOIA Exemption (b)(1), stating the images remain classified under Executive Order 13526 and a UAP Classification Guide, with no possibility of segregation for partial release. The denial highlights a continued tension between public calls for transparency and the legal authority of government classification. This outcome leaves the photographs withheld, underscoring the challenges in declassifying UAP-related information.
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The U.S. Navy is denying appeals for the release of classified UAP photographs, citing national security exemptions, despite public calls for transparency and former President Trump's statements. Organizations like the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) advocates continue to challenge such denials, pushing for greater government accountability regarding UAP information. Readers can support organizations that advocate for government transparency, contact their elected officials to express concerns about excessive classification, and stay informed through reputable investigative journalism on UAP disclosures.
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