Boebert's 2026 Pitch: 'Are Aliens Real?'
U.S. Congresswoman-elect Lauren Boebert speaking with attendees at the 2020 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Rep. Lauren Boebert is doubling down on aliens in her 2026 reelection campaign, reportedly sending a fundraising email that accuses the US government of hiding the truth about UFOs and demanding answers about "underwater alien bases" and secret hybrid experiments. The Colorado Republican's message, which asks constituents "Are aliens real?" and urges disclosure of government secrets, has sparked both intrigue and skepticism as she seeks to energize her base amid a hyper-partisan political climate.
A Campaign Email That's Out of This World
In a recent email blast to supporters, Boebert's campaign claimed that for decades, the government has "shrouded the truth about UFOs in a veil of secrecy," as reported by The Guardian. The message described "strange crafts" defying physics soaring through American skies, while Washington bureaucrats dismiss the public as "too naive to handle the facts." The email insisted that Americans "deserved to know what's really going on up there," and declared, "I SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!"
According to local Colorado news outlet KDVR, the email also included a donation link and a prompt asking recipients to engage with the question, "Are aliens real?" as reported by The Independent. The campaign confirmed the email's authenticity and said it was "performing extremely well" among potential donors.
Boebert's Persistent Pursuit of the Unexplained
This is not Boebert's first foray into extraterrestrial territory. In a congressional hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena, she pressed a panel of experts about rumors of a secret Department of Defense project involving the manipulation of human genetics with "non-human genetic material" to create hybrids or superhumans, as reported by The Daily Beast. When asked if they were familiar with such a project, all experts said no. She also inquired about reports of aliens having secret underwater bases, a question that went unanswered to her satisfaction. Boebert vowed she "will not relent until we get those answers to the American people."
Her interest in UFOs and alien conspiracies has become a defining feature of her public persona, with Boebert frequently spotlighting these topics during her three years in Congress. She has even suggested that only "about 5%" of the ocean has been studied by humans, implying that alien bases could be hidden beneath the waves, as reported by The Guardian.
Political Analysts See a Cry for Help
Democratic political analyst Andy Boian described Boebert's alien-focused campaign email as "almost a cry for help" amid the 2026 midterm race, as reported by The Guardian. Boian noted that candidates often resort to outlandish ads when desperate for money or voter support, though he said he did not see signs of either in Boebert's current standing. He questioned why she would send such a message during a government shutdown, suggesting her efforts might be better spent helping to reopen the federal government.
Boian predicted that while the email might raise a few thousand dollars, it would also generate "a lot of really weird looks" among voters, as reported by The Daily Beast. His skepticism reflects a broader unease about Boebert's pivot to fringe topics, especially given the thin evidence supporting her claims. The panel of experts she questioned at the congressional hearing uniformly denied knowledge of the rumored hybrid project or underwater alien bases, underscoring the speculative nature of her assertions.
A Strategy to Reengage a Fatigued Base?
Boebert's focus on UFOs and aliens may be a calculated move to reengage a conservative base that has grown weary of traditional culture war battles. After reportedly winning her second term by just 546 votes and then securing a third term in a more conservative district, Boebert faces the challenge of maintaining enthusiasm in a low-visibility primary. Her extraterrestrial emphasis could be an attempt to stand out and energize supporters with a topic that blends mystery, conspiracy, and government distrust.
Supporters like Colorado resident Morgan Vaughn, who lives at the Flying Saucer RV Resort, have expressed agreement with Boebert's call for transparency about unexplained phenomena. Vaughn told a local news station that it is "time to get real about what could be happening" in the skies above, as reported by The Independent.
The Broader Context
Boebert's embrace of alien conspiracies comes amid a turbulent political environment marked by government shutdowns and partisan gridlock. The federal government recently shut down after Senate Democrats refused to support a Republican-backed funding bill, a crisis some argue requires urgent attention from lawmakers like Boebert. Yet, her campaign's focus on UFOs during this period has drawn criticism for seeming out of touch with pressing governance issues.
Her history of controversial statements, including unsubstantiated claims about the 2020 election and occasional alignment with far-right conspiracy theories, adds to the polarized reactions she elicits. Boebert's campaign shrugged off criticism of the alien email, emphasizing its success in fundraising and engagement.
What Lies Ahead?
As Boebert campaigns for a fourth term, her alien-themed messaging is likely to remain a key part of her strategy. Whether this approach will translate into electoral success or further alienate moderate voters remains to be seen. What is clear is that Boebert is staking her political future on uncovering the truth about UFOs and extraterrestrial mysteries, promising not to relent until the American people get answers.
In a political landscape where attention is currency, Boebert's extraterrestrial pitch is both a bold grab for the spotlight and a reflection of the challenges facing Republicans in competitive primaries. Whether voters embrace her cosmic crusade or view it as a sign of desperation, the campaign trail is about to get a little more otherworldly.
References: MAGA Rep. Lauren Boebert Goes All-In on Aliens | Lauren Boebert vows to pursue 'truth about UFOs' as she bids for re-election | House of Representatives | 'Are aliens real?': Lauren Boebert's re-election campaign is asking the most profound questions - just not many political ones
