Tulsi Gabbard, serving as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) under President Donald Trump’s administration, has publicly expressed her belief in the existence of extraterrestrial life. In a recent interview on the New York Post’s “Pod Force One” podcast, Gabbard revealed that she personally thinks aliens may be real and hinted that the US intelligence community holds classified information regarding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs.
Gabbard emphasized the delicacy of her position overseeing 18 US intelligence agencies, explaining she must be cautious about what details she shares publicly.
Nonetheless, she conveyed a clear commitment to transparency, stating that her office is actively seeking the truth about these phenomena and intends to share it with the American people when the time is right. “We’re continuing to look for the truth and share that truth with the American people,” she said.
Asked by Miranda Devine whether “there could be aliens,” Gabbard started answering by saying, “I have my own views and opinions” and “in this role, I have to be careful with what I share.”
When pressed again, Gabbard responded with a “yes,” while stopping short of disclosing any specific classified information, reported The Sun.
She also acknowledged ongoing unanswered questions surrounding a series of mysterious drone sightings that occurred over New Jersey and other parts of the United States last year.
These sightings raised significant public concern, although official explanations from US governments suggested these were likely personal, commercial, or governmental aircraft. Gabbard noted the intelligence community possesses a “lot of classified information” on these events but refrained from elaborating.
In discussing an acknowledged incident—the Chinese surveillance balloon over US airspace in early 2023—Gabbard stated that the intelligence community had a lot of solid information but did not provide further details. The balloon, which traveled across several states and was eventually shot down off the South Carolina coast upon orders from former President Joe Biden, was widely reported and stirred debate over US airspace security.
Gabbard’s statements mark a notable departure from typical government reticence on UFO/UAP topics, signaling a more open acknowledgment of public interest and possible undisclosed data. Her approach aligns with increasing congressional focus and public demand for transparency on UAP issues, highlighted by several hearings and whistleblower testimonies in recent years.
Experts and officials stress that while no definitive public evidence confirms extraterrestrial technology’s presence on Earth, the continued investigation into UAPs is a legitimate national security priority.
