India, Feb. 16 -- A light-hearted podcast exchange turned into a viral moment this week after former US President Barack Obama appeared to say that aliens are "real." The short clip quickly spread across social media, sparking debates about extraterrestrial life and renewed curiosity about Area 51.

Now, Obama has stepped in to clarify exactly what he meant. In a post on Instagram on Sunday (February 15), the former president addressed the growing buzz around the video and explained that his comments were made in the spirit of a rapid-fire segment.

"I was trying to stick with the spirit of the speed round, but since it's gotten attention, let me clarify."

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