The 'Demons' Narrative: CIA Psychological Warfare & Religious Framing

On April 18, 2026, Vice President JD Vance stated on the Benny Johnson Show that UAPs are 'not extraterrestrial' but rather 'demons.' Steven Greer identifies this as the most dangerous and irresponsible statement he's seen in 35 years of disclosure work. Greer traces the 'demons' narrative to the CIA's psychological warfare division, where it has been cultivated since the 1970s-80s. Tucker Carlson has pushed the same framing. The logic: because UAP behavior defies known physics, it must be 'supernatural,' and therefore demonic. Greer counters with Monsignor Balducci's response at the Vatican in 1997: 'Neither angels nor demons need flying saucers.' The strategic purpose of the demons narrative is to pivot disclosure toward a religious holy war rather than a science and technology story about energy independence and human advancement. It also conveniently eliminates the entire discussion about suppressed energy technologies worth trillions. Greer warns this could lead to 'catastrophic disclosure' — where the truth comes out framed as a threat rather than an opportunity, potentially triggering a 'Space War' against beings who have been patient and non-hostile for millennia.