Well... yeah he does say aliens are real in this interview, and also says that their not being held in Area 51 unless he's been lied to, but he also says he hasn't seen them himself.. It all sounds so intriguing, but it's really not as big a deal as the headline implies..
Obama States Aliens are 'Real' in New Interview February 15, 2026
https://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/obama-states-aliens-are-real-in-new-interview/
"Former President Barack Obama has stirred national intrigue surrounding extraterrestrial life, boldly stating in a recent podcast that aliens are indeed "real" —even if he hasn't laid eyes on them himself...."
As for me, I think their real, but I'm of the group who believes the aliens are one in the same as the angels and demons an gods of the bible.
It's near the end of the video where he talks about it.
Obama clarifies views on aliens after saying 'they're real' on podcast. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2g4qglzz8o
".... Obama has since said his comments were made in line with "the spirit of the speed round" of questions, adding that statistically the chances are that life is out there but he saw "no evidence" while president. .."