President Donald Trump said he will direct the Department of Defense to start releasing files related to "aline and extraterrestrial life," as he faces criticism over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Donald Trump has directed the release of government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

"He's not supposed to be doing that," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding: "He made a big mistake."