Capitol Press Conference: Grusch and Lawmakers Demand Disclosure
A bipartisan group of United States lawmakers, UAP whistleblower David Grusch, and prominent advocates are set to hold a high-profile press conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
The event represents a direct call to action aimed at pressuring President Donald Trump to declassify specific UAP-related files and urging Congress to advance disclosure legislation. Hosted by investigative journalist Leslie Kean and documentary filmmaker James Fox, the gathering will feature remarks from Representatives Eric Burlison of Missouri, Jared Moskowitz of Florida, Anna Paulina Luna of Florida, and Tim Burchett of Tennessee, with additional participants expected to be announced in the coming days.
David Grusch, the former intelligence officer who testified under oath before Congress in 2023 about alleged crash retrieval and reverse engineering programs involving non-human technology, is anticipated to discuss specific UAP and non-human intelligence-related evidence he encountered in deeply classified channels. He will explain why these records should now be reviewed and publicly released with appropriate national security protections in place. Grusch stated, President Trump now has a historic opportunity. This press conference is about moving from testimony to action. Let the American people judge the facts for themselves.
Claims of physical evidence have circulated for decades. Uri Geller has long maintained that in the 1970s, rocket engineer Wernher von Braun personally showed him a fragment of unusual metal from a recovered UFO and preserved non-human bodies stored in a refrigerated facility beneath NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Geller has stated he possesses photographs and remains willing to testify under oath, yet he has not been formally called to appear before Congress or asked to verify the location. These older accounts echo the types of specific evidence Grusch is expected to reference and underscore why advocates believe direct congressional action, such as the June 9 press conference, is needed to bring such claims into the open for proper examination.
The gathering builds on recent momentum from President Trump’s declassification directive issued in May 2026. That order prompted the launch of the PURSUE portal, through which more than one billion users worldwide have accessed initial batches of records including pilot reports, videos, and historical data. Advocates view these releases as a positive but incomplete step, arguing that deeper materials concerning alleged programs remain withheld.
Representative Eric Burlison emphasized, President Trump is the first president to take concrete steps towards transparency on UAP. The recent releases are an important start, so now it’s the obligation of Congress to make sure career intelligence officials don’t obstruct his directive, in order to prevent selective disclosure or another dead end.
The recent White House launch of the Aliens.gov website, which used UFO-inspired imagery and the slogan “They walk among us” for an immigration enforcement campaign rather than UAP disclosure, has generated significant disappointment within the UAP community. Many had anticipated deeper revelations on non-human intelligence following the PURSUE portal releases, leading to accusations that the administration had repurposed familiar extraterrestrial language for unrelated policy messaging.
This frustration has, in turn, galvanized greater support for independent congressional initiatives, amplifying interest in the high-profile press conference scheduled for the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET, as advocates push harder for concrete declassification and legislative action beyond executive branch efforts.
James Fox, one of the hosts, added, The public deserves real answers, Congress deserves access, and reality should not be classified. If our requests are fulfilled, this could change the course of history. Participants are also expected to call for passage of the UAP Disclosure Act, stronger whistleblower protections, and international cooperation with foreign governments.
Burlison has received classified briefings on UAP matters and serves as a vocal advocate for oversight. Burchett co-chairs the bipartisan House UAP Caucus with Moskowitz, while Luna chairs the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets.This congressional push comes amid a wider cultural and scientific conversation gaining visibility.
Just one day before the June 9 event was announced, NASA astrophysicist Michelle Thaller appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience and stated that all of us at NASA believe there is alien life out there, describing it as inconceivable that humanity is the only intelligent species. She also mentioned knowing people she trusts who have had spiritual experiences and communicated with the afterlife. Such comments reflect a growing normalization of discussions around non-human intelligence and consciousness even as lawmakers focus on concrete declassification and accountability.
Members of the press seeking credentials, interviews, or photography access must email UAP@42West.com with their name, outlet, and requirements. Additional logistical details, including potential livestream arrangements or an exact speaking order, are expected to be released closer to June 9.
The outdoor Capitol steps location suggests it will be open to public viewing within standard security parameters, though formal public registration is not mentioned. This press conference arrives amid growing mainstream coverage of UAP transparency efforts.
The event reflects years of bipartisan congressional engagement on the issue, including earlier hearings where Grusch and other witnesses provided sworn accounts, as well as ongoing legislative attempts such as versions of the UAP Disclosure Act. As June 9 approaches, further announcements about participants or developments could intensify public and media attention on what organizers describe as one of the most significant transparency moments in recent years.
