Vance says he’s ‘obsessed’ with UFO files, calls aliens ‘demons’
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Vice President Vance says he is 'obsessed' with UFO files and plans to investigate classified documents.
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Vice President JD Vance said in a recent interview that he is "obsessed" with unidentified flying objects and intends to investigate UFO files before leaving office. Vance stated he is more curious about the subject than anyone else and has access to top-level government information to pursue the matter. The comments underscore Vance's longstanding interest in unexplained phenomena and suggest the administration may prioritize transparency around classified UFO-related documents. Vance also characterized aliens as "demons" in the interview, reflecting a particular theological lens on the topic. The remarks come as renewed public interest in UFO disclosure has grown, with calls from some lawmakers and researchers for the government to release classified materials related to unidentified aerial phenomena.
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Vice President Vance intends to investigate UFO-related classified files and pursue transparency around unidentified phenomena before leaving office.
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