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Obama: US Government Terrible at Keeping Secrets
6 May
Summary
- Obama stated the government is poor at keeping secrets, so alien intel would leak.
- He believes statistically aliens are likely, but visitation chances are low.
- Obama offered himself as a potential emissary for first contact with aliens.
Appearing on The Late Show, former President Barack Obama addressed Stephen Colbert's persistent inquiries regarding his knowledge of alien life. Obama clarified his previous statements, emphasizing that the U.S. government's inherent secrecy deficiencies meant any evidence of aliens or their technology would have inevitably surfaced. He noted that statistically, the universe's immense scale suggests life elsewhere, but the vast distances make visitation improbable.
Obama playfully suggested that if alien encounters had occurred, evidence would have spread widely, citing the unlikelihood of such significant secrets remaining hidden. He humorously volunteered himself as a potential emissary for Earth in the event of first contact, citing his diplomatic experience and friendly demeanor. Despite these lighthearted exchanges, Obama firmly maintained that no such extraterrestrial encounters had taken place during his tenure.
