A recent online clip has stirred up conversation about a series of statements made by Rep. Eric Burlison regarding alleged UFO whistleblower David Grusch. In these comments, Burlison describes things he claims Grusch told him including a supposed classified briefing given to former President Donald Trump that “rocked his worldview.”

Here's a breakdown of what was actually said, and what appears to have been misunderstood.

What Did Burlison Say?

Burlison, speaking in an interview, shared what he says are secondhand accounts from Grusch about non-human intelligence. He was careful to point out that he is simply repeating what he was told and not necessarily claiming to believe it himself. According to Burlison:

• Trump’s “Existential Briefing”: Burlison claims Grusch told him that Trump eventually received a detailed intelligence briefing about UFOs or non-human beings. This briefing allegedly took place during Trump’s first impeachment. According to Burlison, it shook Trump’s worldview. During the meeting, Trump reportedly made a joke about “halfbreeds,” supposedly saying Rep. Adam Schiff might be one.

• Nordics and Greys: Burlison says Grusch told him that two types of alien beings were discussed in intelligence briefings, the “Nordics” and the “Greys.” The Nordics are described as humanlike and only a few hundred years more advanced than us. Grusch reportedly said they’ve been experimenting with crossbreeding with humans and that some hybrid beings are “living in the world.” Burlison asked how those hybrids would even know they were part alien and said Grusch didn’t have a clear answer, only that this was what had been presented in certain briefings.

• Greys Are “Super Advanced”: Burlison claims Grusch described the Greys as extremely advanced, far more so than the Nordics. According to this account, the Greys use psionics (basically, mind-based technology) to operate their craft. There are no physical controls, just a mental interface that responds to thought.

What Was Actually Said

There’s been some confusion online about what Rep. Eric Burlison actually said regarding David Grusch and former President Donald Trump. A viral clip made it seem like Burlison claimed that Grusch personally briefed Trump on aliens. But according to Burlison, that’s not what he said.

In a follow-up post on Twitter, Burlison clarified:

“As you can hear in this clip. I didn’t say that Grusch briefed Trump. Key distinction.”

Instead, Burlison said that Grusch told him about a briefing that Trump supposedly received, not that Grusch was the one who gave it.

It’s unclear what Grusch actually told Burlison, or whether these alleged briefings about aliens even happened. As of now, none of the claims about Trump’s briefing, alien hybrids, or psionic technology have been independently verified.