His response caught many listeners off guard. Obama directly referenced the long-running speculation that extraterrestrial evidence is secretly stored at Area 51.

For context, Area 51 is a highly classified section of Edwards Air Force Base located deep in the Nevada desert. Ever since the alleged “flying disc” incident near Roswell, New Mexico in 1947, conspiracy theories have swirled that the site contains proof of alien life. The U.S. government, however, maintains that the facility is used strictly for testing aircraft and developing experimental weapons.

During the interview, Obama acknowledged that after winning his first election nearly two decades ago, he had looked into the rumors himself. He said his inquiry confirmed what he had long believed.

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