Staff Reports
Benny Johnson’s recent clip riffing on “If an Alien visited the White House” is more than late-night comedy — it’s a spotlight on how the UFO narrative has become political theater. Johnson has pushed the idea that paranoia about extraterrestrials can be weaponized, even joking that a staged invasion would make it impossible to advance conservative fiscal priorities.
The broader story is real: the White House and lawmakers have been circling the subject of unidentified aerial phenomena, and classified briefings have left some members of Congress visibly shaken. The administration publicly insists it is taking UAPs seriously even as much of the discussion happens behind closed doors.
That secrecy ought to set off alarms for anyone worried about government overreach. Conservatives have every reason to be skeptical when crises—real or manufactured—are used to expand executive power, delay audits, or excuse runaway spending that voters never signed up for. Johnson’s mockery of a “fake invasion” isn’t frivolous; it’s a reminder that narratives can be engineered to change priorities overnight.
At the same time, the public should be wary of viral stunts and doctored footage that fuel hysteria. Fact-checkers have already shown manipulated clips purporting to show presidents or officials describing alien encounters, and decades of viral “alien” hoaxes prove the internet loves a good scare. Responsible reporting demands separating sensationalism from verifiable intelligence before Congress hands the government more unchecked authority.
What conservatives should demand is simple: transparency, documented evidence presented in unclassified form where possible, and robust congressional oversight. If the White House truly treats UAPs as a national-security matter, then it should brief the public and lawmakers with the same rigor it applies to any credible threat, not with selective leaks and theater.
Patriotism means vigilance, not gullibility; we can be curious about the unknown while insisting on accountability from those who govern us. Laugh at the late-night sketches, but do not forget the real lesson: unchecked secrecy and sensational media create the perfect cover for power grabs, and conservatives must lead the charge for truth and oversight.
