David Grusch Congressional Testimony

On July 26, 2023, former intelligence officer David Grusch testified before the House Oversight Committee that the United States government possesses retrieved craft of non-human origin and has recovered “biologics” from crash sites. His testimony under oath represented a dramatic escalation in UAP disclosure claims.

The Witness

David Grusch:

• Former Air Force intelligence officer
• Served on UAP Task Force
• National Reconnaissance Office veteran
• Top Secret clearance
• Filed official whistleblower complaint

The Hearing

The July 26 hearing:

• House Oversight Subcommittee
• Public session
• Representatives Burchett, Luna, Moskowitz led
• Packed audience
• Global media coverage

Key Claims

Grusch testified:

• US possesses non-human craft
• Recovery operations ongoing for decades
• “Biologics” recovered from craft
• Multiple craft retrieved
• Programs hidden from Congress

Other Witnesses

Also testifying:

• Commander David Fravor (Tic Tac pilot)
• Lieutenant Ryan Graves (pilot)
• Both described encounters
• Supported need for investigation
• Corroborated sighting patterns

Under Oath

Crucially:

• All testimony was sworn
• False statements are perjury
• Grusch stood by claims
• Offered to provide classified details
• Referred investigators to other witnesses

The “Biologics”

Grusch stated:

• Non-human remains recovered
• Not willing to elaborate publicly
• Deferred to classified settings
• The claim made headlines worldwide

Congressional Response

Following the hearing:

• Bipartisan calls for more investigation
• Schumer proposed legislation
• Classified briefings requested
• Inspector General inquiries
• Ongoing legislative action

Official Response

The Pentagon:

• Denied crash retrieval program
• Said no verifiable evidence
• AARO investigation ongoing
• Did not directly address specifics

Media Impact

The testimony:

• Made global headlines
• Mainstream coverage unprecedented
• Op-eds and analysis
• Public opinion shifted
• Called historic by many

Significance

The Grusch testimony is significant for:

• Sworn congressional testimony
• Specific crash retrieval claims
• Whistleblower protections invoked
• Congressional action prompted
• Historic public moment

Legacy

David Grusch’s congressional testimony represents one of the most dramatic moments in UFO disclosure history. Whether his claims are ultimately verified or not, his willingness to testify under oath has intensified official investigation and public interest.