Nearly half of Americans think govt. is hiding UFO evidence
Close to half of all Americans think that the U.S. government is hiding information about the existence of unidentified flying objects, an exclusive NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ poll found.
Majority of Humanity Say We Are Not Alone in the Universe
Polling Firm
Other
Geographic Region
Poll Start and End Date
2026-01-01
to:
2026-01-01
Description
This is polling by an organization called Glocalities: https://glocalities.com/
Information on the poll is available via two articles provided in the two links on this page.
Results:
- 61% of people believe that there is some form of life on other planets.
- 47% of people believe in the existence of intelligent alien civilizations in the universe.
Methodology
Unknown
Poll Question 1
There is some form of life on other planets
Poll Question 2
Believe in the existence of intelligent alien civilizations in the universe
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