JD Vance Sparks Backlash After Claiming UFOs Are “Demons in Disguise”
Vice President JD Vance is facing scrutiny after suggesting aliens may actually be “demons in disguise,” a claim he made during a recent podcast appearance.
The remark is drawing attention because it collides with ongoing federal investigations into unidentified aerial phenomena, raising questions about how top officials interpret the issue.
According to Forbes, Vance made the statement on The Benny Show, describing UFOs through what he called a biblical worldview rather than a scientific framework. He did not cite evidence and presented the idea as a possible explanation rather than a confirmed claim.
The comments come as interest in UFOs continues to expand across Washington, with lawmakers and agencies pushing for more transparency around unexplained sightings. That context has made Vance’s framing stand out.
“I think they’re demons,” Vance said on the podcast, according to circulating clips and reporting.
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The moment introduces a new layer of tension between official government inquiries and personal interpretations from elected leaders, particularly as public curiosity about UFOs remains high.
It also raises questions about whether such statements could influence public perception of ongoing investigations or blur the line between scientific inquiry and ideological belief.
Vance has previously expressed interest in uncovering the truth behind UFO sightings, according to Yahoo News, but his latest comments shift the conversation into a different territory.
For now, there has been no formal clarification from his office, and it remains unclear whether the statement will prompt broader political or institutional response.
The debate over what UFOs represent appears far from settled.
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