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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Former President Obama said he did not see evidence that aliens “have made contact with us,” after sending social ...

Former U.S. President Barack Obama said he did not see evidence that aliens “have made contact with us,” after sending social media abuzz by saying aliens were real on a podcast over the weekend.