Interview transcript
Trump recounts pilot reports in 60 Minutes interview
The president describes a secondhand F-22 account and says he has not seen evidence of a secret program.
Briefed November 9, 2026 · Aliens in the Clouds
On-record statement · Secondhand account
In a CBS interview aired Sunday, President Trump said Air Force pilots had told him about unusual observations, including a round object that he said passed an F-22 at several times its speed. He did not name the pilots, specify an incident or provide measurements.
Asked about alleged secret programs beyond presidential knowledge, Trump said he had seen no evidence of one and had not heard of it. The interview documents his statements; it does not independently establish the object’s speed, identity or origin.
Why it matters
A president discussing pilot accounts puts the subject before a broad audience, while leaving the underlying event available for investigation only if more details emerge.
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