US Vice President JD Vance Reiterates UFO Obsession, Calls Them 'Demons'

US Vice President JD Vance has reiterated his 'obsession' with UFOs, describing potential aliens as 'demons' and vowing to investigate government files on the subject during his tenure, echoing former President Trump's pledge to declassify related documents. Vance believes the truth about extraterrestrials will be revealed during a Trump administration.

28 Mar, 02:35 — 28 Mar, 10:28

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Why this matters

JD Vance's comments are significant as they come from a high-ranking US official, potentially influencing public perception and government policy regarding unexplained phenomena. His belief that UFOs are "demons" introduces a theological dimension to a topic often discussed in scientific or national security terms, potentially polarizing public discourse.

Key entitiesJD Vance Donald Trump Benny Johnson Barrack Obama

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What 15 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

US Vice President JD Vance stated he is "obsessed" with UFOs.
Vance believes that aliens are actually "demons."
Vance intends to investigate government files related to UFOs during his vice presidency.
Former President Trump had previously announced plans to release government documents on UFOs.

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JD Vance stated he is obsessed with UFOs.

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JD Vance believes aliens are demons.

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JD Vance promised to investigate UFO files during his vice presidency.

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Former President Trump announced in February his intention to release government UFO documents.

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Coverage gaps

Vance's specific quote about "celestial beings flying everywhere and doing bizarre things to people" and his appearance on Benny Johnson's podcast

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Mention of Barrack Obama's past affirmation that UFOs are "real"

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Context of renewed interest in UFOs and US government investigations into supernatural aircraft

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Coverage matrix(15 sources)

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Vance's specific quote about "celestial beings flying everywhere and doing bizarre things to people" and his appearance on Benny Johnson's podcast
Mention of Barrack Obama's past affirmation that UFOs are "real"
Context of renewed interest in UFOs and US government investigations into supernatural aircraft

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Source Diversity

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Outlet rating This story

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NYTcenter-leftcenter-leftanalyticalMostly FactualCritical portrayal of Trump's wartime conduct

NPRcenter-leftcenter-leftanalyticalHighHighlights state-level AI regulation vs. federal inaction

der-standardcenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—Reports Vance's statements, links to Trump's UFO promise

ndtvcenter-leftcenter-leftanalyticalMostly FactualReports Vance's statements, adds context on renewed interest

hotnewscentercenter-leftneutral—Directly quotes Vance's controversial statements

cnbccentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualFocuses on anti-Trump protests, not Vance's comments

digi24centercenterneutral—Reports Vance's statements and Trump's related promise

in-cypruscentercenterneutral—Reports on fuel prices and Trump's polling, not Vance

20-minutencentercenterneutralMostly FactualReports Vance's statements, links to Trump's UFO promise

geo-newscentercenterneutralMostly FactualDirectly reports Vance's obsession with UFOs

straits-timescentercenterneutralMostly FactualDirectly reports Vance's obsession with UFOs

die-pressecentercenter-rightneutral—Reports Vance's statements, links to Trump's UFO promise

le-figarocenter-rightcenter-rightneutral—Quotes Vance extensively, mentions Obama and Trump

berlingskecenter-rightcenter-rightneutral—Reports Vance's intent to investigate UFO documents

Fox Newscenter-rightrighturgentMixedWarns against 'radical Democrats' and their agenda

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual, reporting Vance's statements without significant political framing, although some outlets connect his remarks to Trump's previous promises.

Sources

Showing 7 of 15 sources

NYTMostly Factual7h ago

Wild Ultimatums and ‘Bombing Our Little Hearts Out’: A Portrait of Trump at War

President Trump has vacillated between boasting about U.S. military superiority and deep frustration that his war of choice is not always having the desired effects.

By Erica L. Green

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NPRHigh7h ago

Trump wants a deadlocked Congress to move on AI. Frustrated states say they already have

State lawmakers have been stepping in to regulate artificial intelligence, clashing with the federal government's inaction as concerns about oversight and safety grow.

By Deepa Shivaram

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Fox NewsMixed7h ago

Cruz warns ‘radical Democrats’ will ‘burn it down’ if they win back Congress

Sen. Ted Cruz claims Democrats will impeach Trump repeatedly if they win the House in midterms, warning of halted legislation and endless investigations.

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cnbcMostly Factual5h ago

'No Kings' protest rallies against Trump planned in thousands of U.S. cities

More than 3,200 events are planned in all 50 states for what could be the largest single-day nonviolent protest in U.S. history, organizers said.

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straits-timesMostly Factual13h ago

US vice-president Vance says he’s obsessed with UFOs - The Straits Times

US vice-president Vance says he’s obsessed with UFOs The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual12h ago

JD Vance Says He's "Obsessed With UFOs", Calls Aliens "Demons"

Interest in UFOs and related phenomena has been renewed in recent years as the US government investigated numerous reports of seemingly supernatural aircraft.

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in-cyprus5h ago

Fuel prices hit Trump’s polling as Iran war closes Strait of Hormuz

The US-led war on Iran has sent American fuel prices soaring, creating a major political threat for President Trump just months before the midterm elections. Global oil markets have been in turmoil since the first strikes against Iran. Brent crude has jumped from $70 to more than $100 a barrel, while average US petrol prices […]

By newsroom

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