In a series of public statements during early April 2026, Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee described the contents of classified UAP briefings he has received from multiple federal agencies.
Statements on Briefing Content
In an April 3 appearance on Newsmax, Burchett stated that the information he received in classified UAP briefings would deeply unsettle the American public. He described being briefed by multiple intelligence and defense agencies on UAP-related matters.
Burchett referenced a specific classified session that took place approximately two weeks prior to his April 3 statements, describing the information presented as significant. He stated that releasing the material he has seen would cause public concern.
Specific Claims
In subsequent statements around April 10-11, Burchett stated that a briefer had provided specific names of individuals, dates of events, identities of participants in meetings, and locations where UAP-related materials are stored. Burchett did not identify the briefer or provide the specific details publicly, citing classification restrictions.
Call for Presidential Action
Burchett stated he had communicated with White House officials about releasing UAP-related information to the public. He indicated that disclosures could be forthcoming, though he did not provide a specific timeline.
Congressional Context
Burchett’s statements coincide with other congressional UAP activity in April 2026, including Representative Anna Paulina Luna’s April 14 deadline for the Pentagon to deliver 46 UAP videos and the ongoing work of the 44-member House UAP Caucus. Burchett has been a consistent advocate for UAP transparency since the 2023 congressional hearings at which David Grusch, Ryan Graves, and David Fravor testified.