Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has expressed her belief that **aliens could be real**, albeit with a cautious approach to discussing such a sensitive topic. During an interview on the New York Post’s ‘Pod Force One’ podcast, Gabbard, a former Democratic presidential candidate and current intelligence chief under President Donald Trump, stated that while she is not prepared to share specifics, she is open to the **possibility of extraterrestrial life**. Her comments come amidst a growing public interest in UFOs and government transparency regarding these phenomena.
When asked about the **mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey** last year, Gabbard noted she still has **unanswered questions** about the incident, which sparked widespread public concern. National security officials under the Biden administration initially dismissed the sightings as a **slight overreaction**, but Gabbard emphasized that the situation was **more complex than it appeared**. She also highlighted the **classified information** within the U.S. intelligence community regarding the **Chinese spy balloon incident**, which was allowed to fly over the United States for a week before being shot down in South Carolina by former President Joe Biden.
Gabbard’s remarks underscore the **ongoing debate** about **UFOs, extraterrestrial life, and national security**. While the Pentagon has publicly stated that **there is no verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial technology or beings**, the existence of **classified information** suggests that the government is still **investigating these matters**. Gabbard’s position as **Trump’s intelligence advisor** adds an additional layer of **political sensitivity** to her comments, as they reflect the **interplay between national security, public perception, and political strategy**.