Former US President Barack Obama discussed extraterrestrial life in a podcast, sparking online debate before clarifying his remarks.
Shock Podcast Statements
In a rapid-fire interview with podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen, ex-President Obama addressed extraterrestrial life. “They exist, but I haven’t seen them,” he stated. “They’re not detained at Area 51. There’s no underground complex there. Unless there’s a conspiracy hidden from the US President,” he added.
Clarification After Backlash
The following day, Obama published a social media clarification: “Statistically, the universe’s vastness makes life probable. But distances between solar systems are immense, making alien visits unlikely. During my presidency, I saw no evidence of extraterrestrial contact. Seriously!” He emphasized he spoke about cosmic life probability, not Earth visitations.
Area 51 and Conspiracy Theories
Area 51, a Nevada airbase, has long fueled conspiracy theories about hidden alien evidence. Declassified documents, however, revealed it was used for spy plane tests like the U-2 and Oxcart. Past high-altitude flight tests increased UFO sightings.
Public debate on extraterrestrial life resurfaces in the US, notably during Congressional hearings on UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena). While some believe the government conceals information, the Department of Defense states most observations are explainable as conventional aircraft, balloons, drones, or atmospheric phenomena.
