‘No evidence’ of human contact with aliens: Obama clarifies podcast remarks
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In February 2026, Barack Obama clarified comments he made on a podcast regarding the existence of aliens. During the podcast appearance with Brian Tyler Cohen, Obama responded affirmatively when asked if he believed aliens are real, sparking widespread media attention and fueling conspiracy theories about Area 51. He later stated on Instagram that the clip did not accurately reflect his views. While acknowledging the statistical probability of extraterrestrial life due to the vastness of the universe, Obama stated that he saw no evidence during his presidency that aliens have contacted Earth. He emphasized the immense distances between solar systems as a factor making alien visitation unlikely.
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