Podcaster Joe Rogan has commented on Vice President JD Vance's assertion that unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) might be demonic in origin, suggesting the remarks were politically motivated.

Vance, who appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience in July, reiterated his belief during a recent conversation with fellow podcaster Jesse Michels. Rogan recounted the exchange on Tuesday, noting that Vance appeared uncomfortable when pressed on his views.

In April, Vance told conservative podcaster Benny Johnson that he believed UFOs were "demons anyway." He stated that while he had not yet reviewed government files on UAP, he was interested in the topic and planned to investigate.

During his appearance on Rogan's podcast, Vance explained his perspective, noting that many religions incorporate supernatural elements. "I'm not one of these people who's, like, a hyper-rationalist. I think that there are things happening in the world that we're not always seeing. I believe in God," Vance said.

He drew parallels between historical accounts of non-human beings exhibiting interest in humans and conducting experiments, and the phenomenon often described as alien encounters. "If we're talking about an extraterrestrial being that is human-like but not human, that contains effectively infinite powers and is torturing human beings, you can call it an alien if you want. But I think there's a lot of historical precedent to call that a demon," Vance stated.

Rogan, in response this week, expressed a mixed reaction to Vance's theory. "I think he’s signaling to the tribe," Rogan said, referring to Vance's appeal to what Rogan described as "Christian believers."

Rogan suggested that some politicians make statements they may not fully believe because they perceive it as appealing to their political base. He also drew a parallel to Tucker Carlson, who offered a similar demon-related theory regarding UFOs in late 2024.

Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, released a memoir in June detailing his return to faith. He is considered the most senior Catholic in the U.S. government.