Vice President JD Vance suggested in a podcast interview that unidentified flying objects (UFOs) may not be extraterrestrial but rather demons, framing his perspective through a religious lens. He also pledged to investigate classified UFO files during his time in office.
Core Facts
Vance made the remarks during an appearance on The Benny Show, hosted by conservative podcaster Benny Johnson. He stated, 'I don’t think they’re aliens. I think they’re demons anyway, but that’s a longer discussion.' He also expressed fascination with the subject, saying he would review classified UFO documents during his tenure.
Deeper Context
Vance’s comments come amid renewed public and political interest in UFOs. In February, former President Donald Trump ordered the release of government documents related to UFOs, and a federal website tied to the disclosure effort has been registered, though the rollout has faced delays. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has supported the effort, calling it a 'bipartisan thing.'
Vance framed his skepticism of alien life through a religious perspective, stating that accounts of unexplained phenomena align more closely with spiritual interpretations. 'Every great world religion, including Christianity, the one that I believe in, has understood that there are weird things out there,' he said. He also hinted at potential trips to places like Area 51, though these trips did not materialize.
Former President Barack Obama joked about the existence of aliens earlier this year, saying, 'They’re real, but I haven’t seen them… They’re not being kept at Area 51.'