Obama Jokes About Aliens — Then Walks It Back After Internet Erupts

Feb 16th 2026 3:43pm EST

Former President Barack Obama moved to clarify comments about extraterrestrial life after a lighthearted exchange on a popular progressive podcast ignited widespread speculation—and predictable internet chaos. The moment came during a rapid-fire segment on a podcast hosted by Brian Tyler Cohen, when Obama was asked whether aliens exist. His answer—“They’re real, but I haven’t seen […]

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