Aliens may be real. The Universe is huge and God is powerful. Life might exist elsewhere. And despite the huge distances, it’s even possible that given the time periods involved a probe or something might find its way (or have already found its way) to Earth.
But this recent series of stories is very suspicious. I agree that it almost feels like we are being prepared to be introduced to a fake “alien” enemy.
covid was crazy successful; what’s to stop them?