Tomi Lahren reacts to Obama's viral claim, says only aliens she cares about are 'illegal aliens'

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren used a question about the existence of aliens to redirect the discussion toward immigration.

Lahren made the remarks on Fox News' 'The Big Weekend Show' on Sunday, February 15, when she was asked whether she believed that the country was facing what the host described as an "alien apocalypse."

"The illegal alien apocalypse has been upon us for quite some time," she said. "That’s the aliens I care most about."

Barack Obama jokes about aliens and dismisses conspiracy theories

The exchange followed renewed attention online to a podcast interview involving former President Barack Obama, which went viral in recent days.

In the interview with political podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen, Obama was asked whether aliens were real. He responded that they were, while adding that he had not personally seen them.

He also dismissed conspiracy theories about secret government facilities.

"They’re not being kept in Area 51," Obama said, adding that such claims would require "this enormous conspiracy" hidden even from the president.

Lahren’s comments on "illegal aliens" aligned with the focus on immigration, a central issue for President Donald Trump and his administration.

The ongoing controversial federal immigration operations, especially conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have heightened talk about undocumented migrants.

Tomi Lahren backs the 'SAVE Act'

On Sunday, Lahren, who hosts the 'Tomi Lahren is Fearless' podcast, expanded on her remarks in a post on X.

She sharply criticized Democrats and linked immigration to election security.

In the post, Lahren promoted the 'SAVE Act', a proposed federal bill that would require documentary proof of US citizenship to register or re-register to vote in federal elections.

The Act would also establish stricter voter identification rules and expand federal access to state voter registration data.

Supporters argue the bill would prevent non-citizens from voting, while critics say it could disenfranchise eligible voters and deepen partisan divisions over voting rights.

Lahren claimed Democrats opposed stricter immigration enforcement because of what she described as a potential political benefit, writing that without undocumented migrants, they would be forced to "start trying to win elections the old-fashioned way."

The comments come amid continued debate over immigration policy, election laws and border enforcement.