UAP footage eased lawmaker's skepticism on subject
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- Author
- Steph Whiteside
- Published
- July 1, 2026
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Original excerpt
Rep. Eric Burlison joined NewsNation's Ross Coulthart to talk about the push for UAP transparency.
Key claims
- →Rep. Eric Burlison appeared on NewsNation with Ross Coulthart
- →Lawmaker discussed UAP transparency initiatives
- →Footage reportedly shifted Burlison's position on UAP credibility
UAP Insight Analysis— AI generated, not official
Rep. Eric Burlison discussed UAP transparency efforts with NewsNation, citing footage that reduced his initial skepticism on the subject.
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