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Obama clarifies alien comments: Universe vast, no evidence seen
16 Feb
Summary
- Obama clarified his 'aliens are real' statement on Instagram.
- He stated the universe's vastness makes alien life statistically probable.
- However, he found no evidence of extraterrestrial contact during his presidency.
In a recent clarification posted on Instagram, former US President Barack Obama addressed comments he made during a rapid-fire interview about the existence of aliens. He explained that his "they're real" response was in the spirit of the interview format, but wanted to offer a more detailed perspective.
Obama stated that statistically, the vastness of the universe suggests the probability of life existing elsewhere is high. However, he stressed that the immense distances between solar systems make alien visitation unlikely. Crucially, he confirmed that during his time as president, he saw no evidence whatsoever of extraterrestrials making contact with Earth.
His initial remarks on a podcast had generated significant global media coverage, with headlines focusing on his apparent confirmation of alien existence. The clarification aimed to temper speculation, distinguishing between the statistical likelihood of extraterrestrial life and the concrete evidence of contact, which he asserts is absent.
