The astronomer explained the emergence of the topic of aliens in the United States

Astronomer, popularizer of astronomy and cosmonautics Alexander Kiselyov explained on Friday, February 20, why former US President Barack Obama announced right now that he believes in aliens.

On February 14, Obama said that aliens were real, but he had not personally encountered them. The former American leader refuted conspiracy theories and stressed that there are no secret laboratories on the territory of "zone 51" in Nevada to contain extraterrestrial beings. 360.ru .

Kiselyov noted that since Obama is a former president, he is exempt from many of the restrictions imposed by this position.

"He is no longer bound by strict protocols and the need to maintain a certain image, which allows him to speak more openly on topics that previously might have been considered politically risky or premature. This gives him the freedom to share his personal thoughts and opinions that could have been formed during his years in power," the astronomer said in an interview with aif.ru .

In his opinion, a statement about aliens may also be a way to attract attention.

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Kirill Dmitriev, Special Representative of the President of Russia for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, ironically commented on Obama's words about the existence of aliens on February 19, RT reports.

According to him, even the aliens are now convinced that Obama talks too much and reveals "secret alien information," reports NSN.

This is how Dmitriev reacted to the ironic words of US President Donald Trump about the disclosure of "secret alien information" by Obama, IA Regnum reports.

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