Below find a rough transcript of Ask a Pol’s exclusive interview with Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) on UFO whistleblower David Grusch, slightly edited for clarity.
SCENE: Hop on elevator with the senator and she’s surprised another reporter’s behind me.
Matt Laslo: “She’s one of my interns.”
Tina Smith: “Oh, that’s great!”
ML: “Okay so this is random, have you heard of this UAP-UFO whistleblower David Grusch?”
TS: “Nuh-uh.”
ML: “No?”
TS: “Yeah, yeah.”
ML: “Look into it. It’s interesting. I’m trying to figure out if it’s tied to Schumer’s new bill.”
TS: “I haven’t heard anything about that.”
ML: “Appreciate you, ma’am. Have a good one.”
Camila Aponte and Noah Kolenda contributed to the production of this transcript.
Matt Laslo’s a veteran congressional correspondent, new media prof. & founder of Ask a Pol — a new, people-powered press corps, asking your questions at the Capitol. @Ask_a_Pol (or @askpols).
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EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Tina Smith on UFO whistleblower David Grusch