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Obama Says 'Yes' to Aliens, Then Clarifies

Published February 16, 2026, 09:20
Obama Says 'Yes' to Aliens, Then Clarifies

Former US President Barack Obama sparked excitement among believers in extraterrestrial life by answering affirmatively to the question of whether aliens are real, in a podcast. Obama clarified that he hasn't seen aliens and that they aren't hidden in Area 51, but hinted that a massive conspiracy couldn't be ruled out. His initial response became the subject of numerous reports, but he later issued a clarifying statement via Instagram. In his statement, he noted that statistically, the chances of life existing in the universe are high, but the distances are vast and he saw no evidence of alien visits to Earth during his presidency. This statement contrasts with conspiracy theories claiming the US government is hiding aliens in Area 51, a secret air force base in Nevada, which was used for aviation tests.