Has US Military Kept Aliens In Captivity? Barack Obama Makes BIG Disclosure About Area 51

Washington: Former US President Barack Obama believes that aliens really do exist. Obama, who served two terms as US President, said he believes they do exist, although he doesn't know where they are. He also addressed the Area 51 theory circulating on social media. He stated that there's no such thing, no underground facility. It's worth noting that many people believe that there's a place called Area 51 in the United States where aliens are kept.

Discussing aliens in a YouTube podcast, Obama said that he hasn't seen one, but believes they do exist. Although the former president didn't clarify what he meant when he said "aliens," he has once again reignited the debate over whether aliens actually exist.

Former US President Barack Obama recently spoke about aliens on Brian Tyler Cohen's podcast. When asked if aliens are real, Obama said, "They are real, but I haven't seen them. They're not hiding in Area 51."

This caused a stir on social media – people are claiming that Obama confirmed the existence of aliens. An old Jimmy Kimmel show clip is also going viral, where Obama jokingly says that aliens control us.

What did Obama say on the Brian Tyler Cohen podcast?

In the podcast, released on February 14, 2026, Brian Tyler Cohen asked Obama directly: "Are aliens real?" Obama's answer: "They are real, but I haven't seen them, and they're not hiding in Area 51 or anywhere else. There's no major cover-up."

This statement was meant to be humorous. Obama clearly stated that he had not received any information about a secret alien base or crashed UFO during his presidency. He believes the existence of aliens is possible (because the universe is vast), but there's no concrete evidence or cover-up. Several media reports (New York Post, Independent) have described it as "tongue-in-cheek."

In 2015, on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel asked Obama about Area 51 and UFOs. Obama jokingly said, "...aliens won't let this happen. If I tell them, they'll spill all the secrets. They keep a tight leash on us."

This was clearly a joke. Obama added that he couldn't reveal anything, but it was meant to be lighthearted. Kimmel also took it as a joke. This clip has been going viral for years, but has never been considered a serious revelation.

What has Obama said about UFOs earlier?

Obama has spoken about UFOs/UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) several times. In 2021, he said that some videos and records show things we don't understand—how they fly, their speed, etc.

But he has never confirmed the existence of aliens. He says these could be drones, weather phenomena, or technical glitches. Obama's recent statement is in line with this: aliens are possible, but there's no evidence or a cover-up.

Why is there so much controversy on this issue?

People on social media are calling it a 'bombshell,' but most reports have dismissed it as a joke or a lighthearted statement. Some theories suggest that Obama is deliberately teasing Trump, as Trump is reportedly set to deliver an alien disclosure speech in July 2026. But the truth is that Obama hasn't made any new revelations. He dismissed theories of aliens or a crashed ship at Area 51.

Obama's statement is funny, but it's not an official confirmation of the existence of aliens. He acknowledges the possibility of life given the vastness of the universe, but doesn't offer any secret information. This topic went viral around Valentine's Day, but it's mostly a mix of jokes and old clips. If there were a major disclosure, official statements would have been issued worldwide.