Springfield Standard

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) announced the appointment of David Grusch, a former U.S. Air Force officer, as a Special Advisor. Grusch, known for his testimony to the House Oversight & Accountability Committee on the government's Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) activities, will use his expertise in support of Burlison's efforts for transparency regarding UAP and other related issues through the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets.

“The American people deserve answers about UAPs,” said Rep. Burlison. “David Grusch has risked his career to expose critical information. His expertise will be vital as we work to uncover the truth and hold the government accountable.”

Grusch's career includes 14 years in the Air Force, where he reached the rank of Major and served in Afghanistan. He also held significant roles at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and represented the NRO on the UAP Task Force from 2019 to 2021. In 2022, Grusch filed a whistleblower complaint with the Intelligence Community Inspector General (ICIG), which was deemed “credible and urgent” for Congressional intelligence committee review. In 2023, he alleged governmental obstruction of Congress, withholding information, and illegal programs related to non-human-origin craft before Congress.

“I’m both immensely humbled and deeply honored to join Congressman Burlison and his amazing team of professionals in pushing for government transparency,” said Grusch. “The public is rightfully demanding to know the truth and it is my true privilege for me to serve the people of this country once again. I will use all my expertise to support Rep. Burlison and help the US Congress restore full oversight while enabling the Legislative Branch’s ability to investigate and hold those accountable who have broken the law and lied not only to our Congress, but also to the Executive Office of the President, Director of National Intelligence, and Department of Justice.”

Rep. Burlison highlights his dedication to government transparency and accountability with Grusch’s appointment, emphasizing the importance of addressing concerns related to UAP.