Claim · G-051
David Grusch: In the press release announcing him as Special Advisor to Rep. Eric Burlison for UAP transparency and for the House Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, he claims that the public rightly demands to know the truth.
David Grusch · Mar 27, 2025 · Press release from Rep. Eric Burlison (Document)
Direct knowledge Biography and credentials
Hypothesis or opinion
The appointment is confirmed by the official press release; the claim itself is an opinion. The assignment is confirmed by the official press release and, according to Cybernews, ended in September 2026 after about 18 months (he told Joe Rogan he had “recently finished”).
- Original words
The public is rightfully demanding to know the truth.
- In support
- In April 2025, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna called him an excellent advisor to Burlison; according to NewsNation, the initial assignment was for four months and the Oversight Committee had declined to hire him on its staff.
Sources
- Press release from Rep. Eric Burlison: Grusch named Special Advisor (March 27, 2025) (primary source)
- Ask a Pol UAP, Rep. Luna on Gabbard and the postponed closed-door briefing (April 30, 2025) (press)
- NewsNation, Grusch hired by Rep. Burlison (March 21, 2025) (press)
- Cybernews, Burlison “still on the trail” of the footage described by Grusch (October 2026) (press)
On this site
People 1
Claims 1
- David Grusch: Presents himself as an intelligence officer for 14 years, in the Air Force with the rank of major and then… Partly verified
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