Claim · G-065

David Grusch: Calls for releasing from nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) those who have information on UAP and for granting them immunity, arguing that other witnesses fear retaliation; on September 30, 2026, on Joe Rogan's show, he proposed an amnesty with use immunity.

David Grusch · Jun 9, 2026 · Press conference at the Capitol with Reps. Luna, Burlison, Moskowitz, Burchett and Perry (not a hearing) (Press conference)

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It is a proposal and not a verifiable claim, and the NDA waiver later came in a limited form (see “In support”).

In support: In July 2026, a presidential directive ordered the waiver of NDAs for current or former employees and contractors who speak with designated officials of AARO or PURSUE; according to the sources it is not a declassification and, according to Burlison, it is unclear whether it applies to testimony before Congress. On September 14, 2026, the Department of War issued a waiver for those who report to PURSUE representatives: it relieves them of certain civil and administrative penalties provided for by nondisclosure agreements, but does not authorize public disclosures or declassify information.

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AARO's rules for receiving information covered by nondisclosure agreements, including the contacts with Grusch in November 2023 Documented provenance
The ODNI guidance that releases from nondisclosure agreements those who speak with AARO or PURSUE Documented provenance

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