Congressman Tim Burchett Calls for Full Disclosure of Alien Evidence

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) told host Piers Morgan on *Piers Morgan Uncensored* that he is “certain aliens exist” because he has been shown “videos” and “pictures” by government officials. He said the material was presented during briefings that also included accounts from “some of the best-trained pilots in the world” describing close encounters with unidentified craft. Burchett framed the issue as one of “disclosure” and “transparency” rather than speculation about “little green men” or “flying saucers.”

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Burchett’s remarks arrive amid a broader public discussion about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). He referenced Pentagon statements that the department “has no knowledge” of certain incidents that have forced the cancellation of missions. The conversation reflects longstanding congressional interest in whether taxpayer funds are being spent on investigations of unidentified objects.

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• Tim Burchett – Republican U.S. Representative from Tennessee, primary speaker.

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• Piers Morgan – Television host who conducted the interview.

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• President Donald Trump – Recipient of Burchett’s request to release all alien-related files.

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• Pentagon – Defense department cited as claiming no knowledge of specific incidents.

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• Federal authorities & military pilots – Mentioned as sources of the briefed material.

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Burchett noted that “tens of millions of dollars” are allocated to study unidentified phenomena. He also referenced “half a billion-dollar aircraft” operated by highly trained personnel that have been placed at risk during missions allegedly affected by unknown objects. The congressman said “dozens of federal authorities” have provided the briefed evidence.

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Burchett asserted that the government’s secrecy prevents the public from understanding how funds are used and whether alien technology is involved. He urged President Trump to “peel back the layers of that onion” and release all related files, arguing that “America can handle” the information. Burchett also disclosed that he receives “death threats” regularly and has been warned about attending public events, though he did not attribute the threats solely to his UFO comments.

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While Burchett claims to have been briefed on visual evidence, he admitted he has never personally observed an unidentified craft. In contrast, the Pentagon has publicly stated it “has no knowledge” of the incidents that Burchett says prompted mission scrubs. The lack of publicly released documentation creates a gap between congressional testimony and official defense statements.

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• “Yes, sir. I do,” — Tim Burchett, Rep. R-TN

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• “ “Well, I constantly have death threats on my life, sir.” — Tim Burchett

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• “I told President Trump — peel back the layers of that onion, let America decide if we can handle it.” — Tim Burchett

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• “I mean, with that capabilities, they would have barbecued us a long time ago.” — Tim Burchett

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Burchett’s public appeal adds pressure on the executive branch to declassify UFO-related records. Future congressional hearings or executive actions could determine whether the requested files are released.

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