Below find a rough transcript of Ask a Pol’s exclusive — and short! — interview with Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) on UFO whistleblower David Grusch, slightly edited for clarity.
LISTEN: Laslo & Whip John Thune
TRANSCRIPT: Sen. John Thune (7-12-2023)
Matt Laslo: “Curious, what are your thoughts on this UAP-UFO whistleblower?”
John Thune: “Ahh. I guess we haven’t had to deal with it that much. It’s kind of the House’s play right now. So…”
ML: “Yeah? But, his claims are heavy.”
JT: “Yeah. I know. They’re very significant.”
ML: “Preciate ya.”
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 — Senate Minority Whip John Thune on UFO whistleblower David Grusch