Several government officials and whistleblowers have publicly shared the belief that what are commonly called "aliens" or Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) are actually demonic or spiritual entities.
The most prominent current example is U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who stated in March 2026 that he does not believe these entities are biological aliens from other planets. In an interview on the Benny Show podcast, Vance said, "I don't think they're aliens. I think they're demons anyway," framing the phenomenon through his Christian faith as "extra natural" or "celestial" forces that include both good and evil.
Other reports and testimonies indicating this belief within the government include:

Pentagon Opposition: Former intelligence official Luis Elizondo, who led the Pentagon's UFO research program, noted that some senior government officials blocked investigations because they believed the phenomenon was "demonic in nature" and a threat to their religious belief systems.
The "Collins Elite": Reports from researchers like Nick Redfern suggest the existence of a secret group within the federal government, nicknamed the "Collins Elite," who reportedly believe UAPs are demonic entities looking to consume human energy.
Congressional Pushback: The late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid also went on the record stating that key intelligence officials at the Pentagon resisted UFO research due to their personal religious views that the phenomena were demonic.

While these individuals view the phenomenon through a spiritual lens, official Pentagon reports from 2024 state there is no scientific evidence that the U.S. government has encountered extraterrestrial life or any otherworldly beings.

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