Obama Says 'Aliens Are Real' in Podcast, Sparks Global Debate
Asked 'Are aliens real?' in a lightning round on the podcast 'No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen', former President Barack Obama replied that they are real but he has not seen them, and that none are kept at Area 51; the remark went viral. He later clarified on Instagram that he saw no evidence of alien contact during his presidency; according to the description, President Trump then directed the Pentagon to release UFO files.
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Background
Barack Obama appeared on the 'No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen' podcast, stating aliens are real but he hasn't seen them, sparking global debate. President Trump later directed the Pentagon to release UFO files in response.
Obama's Podcast Appearance
Former President Barack Obama was on the 'No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen' podcast.
During a lightning round of questions, he was asked 'Are aliens real?'.
He replied: 'They're real but I haven't seen them.'
Key Statements
- Stated that aliens were not being kept in Area 51.
- The comment went viral and sparked intense global debate.
Obama's Clarification
Obama later clarified on Instagram.
- 'While the universe is vast and odds are good there's life out there, the distances between solar systems are so great that the chances we've been visited by aliens is low.'
- 'I saw no evidence during my presidency that extraterrestrials have made contact with us.'
Trump's Response
The next day, President Trump responded.
He directed the Pentagon to release UFO files.
Called Obama's statement a release of classified information.