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When will Trump release more UFO files?
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When will Trump release more UFO files?

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Before Jun 22, 2026

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Resolved Jun 12, 2026

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Before Jun 22, 2026

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Before Jun 15, 2026

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Before Jul 6, 2026

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Before Jun 29, 2026

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Before Aug 1, 2026

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Before Jun 8, 2026

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Total markets: 6

Description

This event tracks whether the federal government will release previously unreleased documents, audio files, or video files related to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) during a specified period in 2026. The resolution depends on any such release occurring between the market's issuance date and early August 2026.

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This event consists of six separate markets, each with a distinct resolution deadline spanning from June 8 through August 1, 2026. Each market resolves to Yes if the federal government releases previously unreleased documents, audio files, or video files regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena after the market's issuance date and before its specified deadline. The markets are structured to capture UAP file releases across different time windows throughout the first half of 2026, allowing traders to bet on the timing of potential government disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

Prediction markets like Kalshi often diverge from traditional polling because they incorporate real-money incentives and forward-looking trader expectations rather than snapshot surveys. While polls measure current public opinion on UFO disclosure attitudes, prediction markets price the actual probability of Trump releasing files—a binary outcome determined by future events. Market odds reflect traders' assessments of political will, legal constraints, and media pressure. Polling data on UFO transparency preferences provides context, but prediction markets typically embed more granular information about timing, executive authority, and likelihood of action.

On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, the market is priced as a binary contract where traders buy or sell shares corresponding to yes/no outcomes. Each share reflects the market's collective estimate of the probability Trump will release additional UFO files by Nov 4, 2026. Prices range from 0 to 100 cents, with the current price indicating the implied probability. Traders profit by correctly predicting the outcome; prices adjust in real time as new information emerges, political developments unfold, or executive statements shift expectations about disclosure likelihood.

The market resolves on Nov 4, 2026. Resolution depends on whether Trump has publicly released additional UFO-related government files—beyond those already disclosed—by that deadline. The outcome is determined by verifiable public announcements, executive orders, or official document releases. Traders should monitor official government channels, press statements, and credible news sources for evidence of new file releases. The specific criteria for what qualifies as a release will be clarified in the market's resolution rules at Kalshi.

Key catalysts include Trump's public statements on UFO transparency, congressional pressure for disclosure, media coverage of UFO incidents, and executive actions on classified document policy. Shifts in political priorities, national security considerations, or public demand for transparency could accelerate or delay releases. Legal challenges to classification, whistleblower revelations, or international incidents involving UFO sightings might prompt action. Changes in Trump's political position or strategic calculations about disclosure benefits versus risks will influence trader expectations. Statements from his advisors, cabinet members, or allied lawmakers also signal likelihood of future releases.