Trump orders investigation into deaths and disappearances of US scientists

US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into the deaths and disappearances of at least 10 American scientists and researchers.

These individuals were connected to sensitive work in areas like aerospace, defence, and unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

The White House said Trump was briefed on the cases earlier this week. Some of the incidents go back to 2023. The government is now working with the FBI and other agencies to find out if the cases are connected.

Trump described the situation as serious and said the people involved were important. He also expressed hope that the incidents are not linked.

A member of the House Oversight Committee, Eric Burlison, said the cases seem too similar to ignore. He called for a full investigation and suggested that the scientists’ work with classified information, including UFO research, could be related.

Reports say some of the scientists died in unclear or violent situations, while others simply disappeared.

One example is Michael David Hicks, a NASA physicist who studied comets and asteroids. He died in July 2023, but the cause of death was not made public.

Other cases include the killing of a nuclear physicist in Massachusetts and the disappearance of researchers linked to places like Los Alamos National Laboratory and NASA.

In one case, a scientist who went missing in 2025 was later found dead months later.

Burlison also mentioned a senior Air Force official who disappeared after trying to contact him about UFO-related research.

Although some people suspect foreign countries like China, Russia, or Iran might be involved, authorities have not confirmed any connection.

The White House said it is carrying out a full review to look for any links between the cases. Officials say the investigation is still in its early stages, and no conclusions have been reached yet.