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VP Vance Claims UFOs Are Demons, Not Aliens

4/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

JD Vance, the U.S. Vice President, said on a Benny Johnson podcast that UFOs are demons, not aliens.
He linked this to his Christian faith, which notes both good and evil.
Barack Obama and U.S. President Donald Trump have weighed in on the topic.
Trump has promised to release government UFO files.
Vance admitted he has not yet reviewed these files but is eager to investigate.

History

Historical Context

The surge in UFO sightings in 1966, particularly in Michigan, prompted the U.S. Air Force's Project Blue Book to investigate over 12,000 reports. This initiative, influenced by public interest and skepticism, followed earlier government studies like Project Sign in 1947. The ongoing fascination with UFOs reflects a complex interplay of belief, conspiracy, and cultural narratives surrounding extraterrestrial life.

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Story summary

JD Vance, the U.S. Vice President, said on a Benny Johnson podcast that UFOs are demons, not aliens.
He linked this to his Christian faith, which notes both good and evil.
Barack Obama and U.S. President Donald Trump have weighed in on the topic.
Trump has promised to release government UFO files.
Vance admitted he has not yet reviewed these files but is eager to investigate.

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