United States President Donald Trump on 30 April said his administration plans to release additional information related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs), while simultaneously projecting strong confidence in the American economy and its global investment appeal. The remarks were made to reporters in Washington, covering a wide range of topics from classified sightings to trade tariffs and artificial intelligence.

What Trump Said on UFO Disclosures

Trump indicated that a significant volume of material is set to be made public. "We're going to be releasing a lot of things that we have… I think some of it's going to be very interesting to people," he told reporters when asked about UFO files. He acknowledged the longstanding public curiosity on the subject, saying people "want to find out about UFOs and anything having to do with UFO or related material."

The President also revealed he had personally spoken with military personnel about aerial sightings. "I interviewed some pilots… they said they saw things that you wouldn't believe," Trump said, adding weight to the anticipated disclosures without specifying a timeline or the nature of the classified material involved.

This comes amid growing bipartisan momentum in the US Congress for greater transparency around Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), following a series of congressional hearings and a landmark 2023 testimony by a former intelligence official who alleged the government had concealed non-human craft. The Trump administration's stated intent to release further files would mark a notable escalation in official disclosure.

Economic Confidence and Manufacturing Push

Pivoting to the economy, Trump argued that the United States is experiencing an unprecedented wave of inbound investment. "There's never been a country that has so much money being invested in it as us," he said, pointing specifically to manufacturing, technology, and artificial intelligence as the primary drivers.

"Tens of billions of dollars are being invested… factories, auto plants, AI," Trump said. He highlighted the relocation of foreign automotive production to American soil, citing companies from Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and Germany as examples of the trend. The President attributed this shift directly to his administration's trade stance: "The reason is I have a very smart tariff policy," he said.

US Claims Lead Over China in AI

On the technology front, Trump made a pointed claim about America's competitive position. "We're leading China by a lot in AI," he said, without providing specific metrics to substantiate the assertion. The claim comes as Washington and Beijing remain locked in an intensifying rivalry over semiconductor supply chains, large language models, and defence-linked AI applications.

OPEC Instability and Fuel Prices

Trump also weighed in on global energy markets, expressing a degree of satisfaction at reported tensions within OPEC. "They're having some problems in OPEC… I think ultimately it's a good thing," he said, suggesting that any weakening of the cartel's cohesion could translate into lower fuel costs for American consumers. "It's a good thing for getting the price of gas down," he added.

The remarks reflect the administration's broader strategy of leveraging energy price relief as a domestic political asset ahead of the next electoral cycle. Whether OPEC's internal dynamics shift enough to move pump prices remains to be seen, but Trump's framing signals that energy affordability will remain a central talking point.

What to Watch

No specific date or declassification framework was announced for the UFO file releases, leaving open questions about the scope and sensitivity of what will be made public. Analysts and advocacy groups focused on government transparency are expected to scrutinise any release closely. Meanwhile, the administration's economic claims — particularly around manufacturing relocation and AI supremacy — will face ongoing scrutiny from independent economists and trade observers in the months ahead.