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The Washington Post reported in February 2026 that Barack Obama stated 'aliens are real' in remarks regarding government transparency about unidentified aerial phenomena. The statement appears in media reports, though the specific context, setting, and whether Obama was referring to extraterrestrial life or unidentified phenomena requires clarification based on his full remarks.

Former President Barack Obama did use the word 'real' in connection with discussion of unidentified aerial phenomena during public remarks, but the full context of his statements indicates he was referring to unexplained sightings rather than confirming extraterrestrial life. The statement requires context about what Obama meant by the term in his actual remarks.