For a few glorious moments, UFO enthusiasts might have thought the federal government was finally ready to reveal what it REALLY knows about extraterrestrials – even after the Trump administration released of thousands of pages of previously sealed government records.
Instead, the White House’s new website at “aliens.gov [1]” is all about illegal immigration and not little green men.
The Trump administration’s new site DOES use UFO-themed graphics, glowing green text, and the slogan “They walk among us” before revealing that the “aliens” in question aren’t from outer space – they’re illegal immigrants living in the United States.
The website includes a searchable map of immigration arrests, ICE enforcement activity, and a tip line [2] for reporting what it calls “suspicious aliens.”
The rollout generated plenty of online buzz because many people assumed the site might be connected to President Trump’s ongoing effort to release government files related to UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena. Instead, visitors got a crash course in immigration enforcement.
Whether you think it’s brilliant political messaging or peak trolling, one thing is certain: the White House found a way to get Americans talking about immigration while half the internet was expecting flying saucers.