Vance: Will ‘Get to the Bottom’ of UFO Phenomenon

During an appearance on Miranda Devine’s Pod Force One this week, Vice President JD Vance spoke candidly about his curiosity regarding UFOs and his belief that there are mysterious, unseen forces at play in the world around us.

The conversation took a lighter, more spiritual turn when Devine described herself as a “mad UFO-lunatic.” Vance laughed in response, saying, “Me too.” From there, the discussion delved into what he called the “spiritual forces working on the physical world.”

Vance shared that he’s long been fascinated by unexplained phenomena and even discussed the topic with Secretary of State Marco Rubio back when both served in the Senate. Rubio, he noted, “is really into” UFOs. The senator appears in the trailer for Age of Disclosure, a documentary that includes testimony from top government officials who suggest there may be “other worldly things” beyond our understanding.

The topic of extraterrestrial life led Devine to mention Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, another member of the Trump administration who has publicly acknowledged the possibility of life beyond Earth.

“It’s interesting,” Vance said thoughtfully. “I wouldn’t say that I do or don’t believe it.” He continued, “I’m a big believer that there are things out there that we can’t explain. And so, if another person sees an alien, maybe I see an angel or a demon.”

He expanded on that idea: “So I’m a big believer that there are, like, spiritual forces working on the physical world that a lot of us don’t see and a lot of us don’t understand and a lot of us don’t appreciate.”

Though Vance said he hasn’t yet had the opportunity to explore the topic deeply, the fascination remains. “There’s an interest there, an intrigue, but I haven’t really had the time to dig in,” he admitted. With a laugh, he added, “There’s this crazy person inside me, and I’ll put the tinfoil hat on from time to time.” Still, he said that despite his schedule, he plans to “get to the bottom of this.”

Public fascination with UFOs has surged in recent months, fueled in part by new policies under the Trump administration. In June, the White House announced an initiative to “restore American airspace sovereignty,” aimed at strengthening control over U.S. skies amid growing concerns about unidentified and unmanned aerial systems.

The new task force seeks to tighten security around critical infrastructure and advance drone detection technology. According to the National UFO Reporting Center, reports of unusual aerial sightings have risen dramatically—more than 2,000 incidents were logged in just the first six months of 2025.

{Matzav.com}