What makes Vance's statements particularly interesting isn't just what he's saying, but how he's saying it. This isn't the usual political hedging you'd expect from someone in his position. There's a genuine fascination here, even if his interpretation veers into territory that might make some researchers uncomfortable.
Let's break down what Vance has actually said—and more importantly, what it might mean for the broader push for UAP disclosure.
In August 2025, Vance appeared on the Ruthless podcast and didn't hold back about his interest in the subject. His comments were surprisingly direct for someone at his level:
"I'm obsessed with the whole UFO thing. What's actually going on? What were those videos all about? What's actually happening? I haven't gotten to the bottom of it yet, but we're only six months in."
Now, that's not the kind of language you typically hear from a sitting vice president. "Obsessed" is a strong word—one that suggests this isn't just passing curiosity or political posturing. Vance went on to joke about spending his August congressional recess "trying to dive to the bottom of the whole UFO thing from last year," even offering to take the podcast hosts to Area 51 once he'd figured it all out.
The timing here matters. This was just months into the Trump administration, and already Vance was signalling that UAPs were on his personal agenda. Whether that translates into actual policy remains to be seen, but it's certainly caught people's attention.
Perhaps one of the most intriguing revelations came during Vance's October appearance on the New York Post's Pod Force One podcast. When discussing UFOs with host Miranda Devine, Vance dropped this little nugget:
"You know, Marco's actually very interested in this, too. We talked about this a little. We talked about this back in our Senate days."
He was referring to Secretary of State Marco Rubio—who, it's worth noting, has also featured prominently in "The Age of Disclosure" documentary discussing government UAP programmes. Vance described Rubio as his "best friend in the administration," and the fact that both men share a keen interest in this subject is rather significant.
Think about it: you've got the Vice President and the Secretary of State—two of the most powerful positions in American government—both privately discussing UAPs. That's the kind of high-level attention the subject has rarely received. As we've explored in our analysis of potential 2028 disclosure advocates, these personal connections matter enormously when it comes to driving policy change.
Here's where things get properly interesting—or controversial, depending on your perspective. During that same October podcast appearance, Vance offered an interpretation of UAPs that's decidedly outside the mainstream scientific discourse:
"I'm a big believer that there are spiritual forces working on the physical world that a lot of us don't see and don't understand."
He expanded on this, suggesting that UFOs might not be extraterrestrial at all:
"Is it aliens or is it our guardian angel or a force that actively wishes us harm? I don't know the answer to that question."
Now, this is where Vance parts company with many in the UAP research community. The prevailing theories tend to focus on either extraterrestrial intelligence, advanced human technology, or natural phenomena. Vance is proposing something altogether different: that these phenomena might be supernatural in nature—angels, demons, or other spiritual entities.
It's a viewpoint rooted in his Christian faith, and he's quite open about that. When asked about his approach, he said:
"What I try to do is say my prayers, be a good person and do a good job. Hopefully that's all I need to do."
Whether you find this perspective compelling or problematic, it does raise questions about how his worldview might shape any disclosure efforts he's involved in. Would a spiritually-framed disclosure satisfy those demanding scientific transparency? It's genuinely unclear.
Despite his theological interpretation, Vance has been consistent about one thing: he wants answers. In the October podcast, he made a firm commitment:
"I can't allow myself to become so busy that I don't get to the bottom of this. I will get to the bottom of this."
That's a promise from someone who ostensibly has the access and authority to follow through. The question is whether he'll actually use that position to push for transparency, or whether this remains more of a personal fascination.
As we've noted in our piece on whether Vance's UAP transparency pledge is genuine, there's always the risk that these statements are more about public relations than substantive change. Politicians have promised transparency on UFOs before, after all, and delivered precious little.
But Vance does seem genuinely engaged with the topic in a way that goes beyond typical political messaging. The fact that he keeps bringing it up unprompted in various podcast appearances suggests this isn't just a calculated talking point.
For all his expressed interest, Vance has also been refreshingly honest about the limitations he's facing. When pressed about his progress, he admitted:
"I haven't had the time yet to dig into it, but I will get to the bottom of this even if it'll take a long time."
This is perhaps the most telling statement of all. It acknowledges the reality that even a vice president can't simply waltz into classified briefings and demand all the answers. There are procedures, clearances, and—let's be honest—almost certainly institutional resistance to navigate.
The UAP disclosure movement has been gaining momentum, as we've covered in our analysis of disclosure reaching critical mass. But momentum doesn't automatically translate into results, particularly when you're up against decades of government secrecy and, if whistleblowers are to be believed, active efforts to compartmentalise and restrict access to UAP information.
So where does all this leave us? Vance's statements paint a picture of someone who's genuinely interested in UAPs, has high-level connections with others who share that interest, and claims to be committed to finding answers. That's not nothing.
But there are also some significant caveats. His spiritual interpretation of the phenomenon could complicate efforts toward scientific disclosure. If Vance frames UAPs primarily through a religious lens, it might alienate researchers and advocates who've been pushing for a more empirical approach.
There's also the question of political will. Wanting to know the truth is one thing; actually leveraging your position to force transparency from reluctant agencies and contractors is quite another. The failure of the UAP Disclosure Act to make it into the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act shows just how difficult that battle remains.
What we can say is this: Vance represents a new generation of political figures who are willing to discuss UAPs openly and seriously, even if their interpretations differ wildly. Whether that translates into actual disclosure depends on factors far beyond his personal interest—including whether the Trump administration as a whole is willing to spend political capital on the issue.
For now, we're left watching and waiting. Vance says he'll get to the bottom of it. Whether he does—and what he finds if he does—remains very much an open question.
One thing's certain though: having a vice president who's publicly "obsessed" with UFOs is unprecedented. What comes of that obsession might just determine whether we're finally approaching genuine disclosure, or whether this is simply another chapter in a very long story of official interest that ultimately goes nowhere.
We'll keep watching. As Vance himself might say, we're all trying to get to the bottom of this.
