Overview
- Rep. Lauren Boebert said in a Right Wing Watch video published Friday that alleged aliens are biblical fallen angels and Nephilim.
- She added that some sightings could look like portals and described the phenomenon as spiritual or demonic rather than cartoon aliens.
- Boebert’s remarks gained traction online after President Trump released declassified UAP files Friday, drawing ridicule from journalists and commentators.
- Voices from across the spectrum, including Toronto Star’s Bruce Arthur, white nationalist Richard Spencer, and New York Times reporter Mike Isaac, mocked or criticized the comments.
- A 2024 Pentagon review reported no evidence of recovered alien technology or confirmed extraterrestrial life, and commentators warned that fringe claims by elected officials can politicize UAP inquiries and weaken trust in congressional oversight.