President Donald Trump blasted former President Barack Obama on Thursday, accusing him of disclosing classified information regarding extraterrestrial life. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump claimed that Obama’s recent viral comments were a “big mistake” that crossed a legal line. “He gave classified information. He’s not supposed to be doing that,” Trump told Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy during a gaggle.
The controversy stems from Obama’s appearance on Brian Tyler Cohen’s podcast on Saturday, where the 44th president stated that aliens are “real.” While Obama later clarified on Instagram that he has seen no direct evidence of contact, Trump insisted that the original remarks drew from protected national secrets. “I don’t know if they’re real or not. I can tell you, he gave classified information,” Trump reiterated while flying to a campaign-style event.
Trump’s accusations come at a time of heightened public interest in Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) and government transparency. Vice President JD Vance has previously vowed to “get to the bottom” of the mystery, even suggesting that some sightings could involve “spiritual forces.” Despite the buzz, Trump appeared more focused on the breach of protocol than the existence of “little green men.”
The tension between the two presidents has also spilled over into other geopolitical arenas, including the newly formed Board of Peace. Trump officially ratified the board’s charter in Davos last month, establishing himself as its chairman for life to oversee global conflict resolution. While more than two dozen nations have joined, the Vatican officially declined to participate on Tuesday.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, expressed “perplexity” over the board’s structure and its $1 billion membership fee. The Holy See insisted that crisis situations should be managed by the United Nations rather than a chairman-centered organization. Pope Leo XIV, who has been a vocal critic of the administration’s “Operation Metro Surge,” has reportedly urged a “Lenten conversion” for world leaders.
As the Board of Peace prepares for its inaugural meeting at the newly renamed Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, the White House remains undeterred by the Vatican’s snub. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt noted that the board is a “nimble alternative” to the “clunky” and ineffective processes of the UN. For Trump, the focus remains on “Peace Through Strength” while holding his predecessors accountable for what he calls “reckless” disclosures.