U.S. Senator and Vice President-designate JD Vance said he is skeptical that the U.S. government is holding UFOs or aliens in custody [1].
The comments come as public and political interest in unidentified anomalous phenomena continues to grow, placing the issue of government transparency at the center of national discourse.
Speaking during an episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast that aired this week, Vance addressed claims that the government possesses non-human intelligence or extraterrestrial craft [1, 2]. While he acknowledged that the federal government is capable of engaging in clandestine activities, he questioned whether the state possesses the actual ability to manage such a discovery [1, 2].
"I’m skeptical that is true… the government is willing and able to do a lot of crazy stuff. I am skeptical of the competence," Vance said [1].
Vance's remarks highlight a distinction between the government's willingness to conduct secret operations and its operational capacity to maintain a secret of that magnitude [1, 2]. The conversation occurred in the podcast's studio, where the senator and host Joe Rogan discussed the likelihood of official cover-ups regarding alien life [1, 3].
This skepticism contrasts with some recent testimonies from former intelligence officials who have suggested that the U.S. has recovered non-human biologics [1, 2]. Vance did not provide specific evidence to refute those claims but based his doubt on his perception of government efficiency [1, 2].
The interview aired on Wednesday, contributing to a broader trend of high-profile political figures engaging with alternative media to discuss fringe or classified topics [1, 3].
“"I am skeptical of the competence."”
Vance's position suggests a pragmatic view of state power, where the perceived inefficiency of federal bureaucracy outweighs the belief in a coordinated, multi-decade conspiracy to hide extraterrestrial life. By framing the issue as a matter of 'competence' rather than 'intent,' he distances himself from both the conspiracy theories and the official government narrative of total denial.
