White House Press Secretary Fielded Unexpected Question About Extraterrestrials
During Wednesday's White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt found herself addressing an unusual topic that seemed to momentarily catch her off guard. The question centered on President Donald Trump's beliefs about extraterrestrial life, prompted by recent comments from both former President Barack Obama and Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump.
Media Inquiry Sparks Discussion of Alien Claims
Newsmax correspondent Mike Carter raised the issue during the briefing, noting that Obama had recently stated during a podcast interview that aliens from outer space are "real." Carter then referenced Lara Trump's claim that her father-in-law already has a prepared speech about the existence of extraterrestrials, ready to be delivered during a podcast interview scheduled for Wednesday.
Carter directly asked Leavitt: "Is that true, and does the Trump administration believe aliens are real?"
Leavitt's Response: Surprised But Intrigued
Leavitt smiled and admitted she wasn't aware of Trump's specific opinions regarding life elsewhere in the galaxy. "A speech on aliens would be news to me," she responded. "That sounds very exciting, though."
She continued: "I'll have to check in with our speechwriting team. And that would be of great interest to me personally, and I'm sure all of you in this room, and apparently former President Obama too. So we'll keep you posted on that."
Skepticism Surrounds Claims of Prepared Alien Speech
Despite Lara Trump's assertions about a speech ready to discuss extraterrestrials, some observers remain doubtful that the president would openly reveal such information. In December 2024, podcast host Joe Rogan recalled asking Trump about extraterrestrials during their pre-election interview.
Rogan described Trump's response as "very cagey, very cagey... He didn't tell me anything. It was basically like neither confirm nor deny." Rogan added that he believes Trump "knows something, I just don't think he's interested" in discussing it publicly.
The exchange highlights how unexpected topics can surface during White House briefings, blending political discourse with speculative questions about life beyond Earth. While Leavitt maintained professional decorum, her personal curiosity about the subject was evident, leaving the door open for potential future developments on this unconventional matter.
