Religious leaders claim a shape-shifting ‘eight-pointed’ UFO in Donald Trump’s declassified files is actually a biblical angel, sparking a massive online debate
An unusual video released as part of Donald Trump’s massive UFO data dump has sparked a debate among religious leaders who claim a mysterious shape-shifting craft is actually a biblical angel. The eerie two-minute clip, filmed in 2013, captures a glowing “eight-pointed star” screaming through the night sky.
The object appears to mutate in mid-air, sprouting uneven arms as it performs gravity-defying manoeuvres. While some observers say it shows alien activity, high-profile Christians and US officials suggest the footage is proof of the “Cherubim” – celestial beings described in scripture as having multiple faces, eyes and wings.
Texas pastor Josh Howerton took to X (formerly Twitter) to point out the uncanny similarities between the object and the terrifying heavenly entities seen by the prophet Ezekiel.
The Bible describes “wheels within wheels” that glow like burning coals and move without turning. Howerton told his followers: “What I am trying to point out is the very possible overlap between a Biblical cosmology and some of the things you’re seeing on your timeline.”
He wasn’t the only one seeing the divine in the files. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna fuelled the fire by sharing an artist’s depiction of a Cherubim.
Meanwhile Vice President JD Vance has previously hinted that UFOs might be spiritual or “demonic” rather than little green men.
The footage was part of a historic release of hundreds of previously top-secret videos and photos from the Department of War.
One stunned social media user said: “Is it just me, or does it almost resemble a Seraphim angel from the book of Isaiah?”
In the Book of Isaiah, they are described as fearsome guardians of God’s throne with six wings. However, sceptics were quick to dump cold water on the angel theory, noting the video clearly shows eight points – two more than the biblical description.
One unimpressed user posted: “Apparently, an orb somehow looks like an angel? They’re really reaching here!”
Military infrared sensors tracked the object as it pulled off impossible turns and vanished from sight, only to reappear seconds later.
Despite the hype, officials have warned the footage is for “informational purposes” and isn’t definitive proof of angels or extraterrestrials.
The disclosure comes after President Trump ordered Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to strip away the secrecy surrounding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs).
Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett, a long-time campaigner for the truth, warned that this is just the beginning.
Celebrating the release on Truth Social, Donald Trump told the public: “In an effort for Complete and Maximum Transparency, it was my Honor to direct my Administration to identify and provide Government files related to Alien and Extraterrestrial Life, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, and Unidentified Flying Objects.”
He added: “Whereas previous Administrations have failed to be transparent on this subject, with these new Documents and Videos, the people can decide for themselves, ‘WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?’ Have Fun and Enjoy!”
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