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UFO info too disturbing for public, says US lawmaker
09 Apr 2026

Tim Burchett, a Republican lawmaker and member of the House Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, has claimed that some classified information about UFOs could be too disturbing for the public.

Burchett has been briefed multiple times by federal agencies on matters related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and unidentified aerial phenomena.

However, he chose not to disclose specific details in an interview with Newsmax.

Briefing from multiple agencies
Disturbing revelations

Burchett hinted at the unsettling nature of the information he has seen, saying, "I've been briefed by just about every alphabet agency there is."

He added that if they were to release what he's seen, "you would stay up at you'd be up at night worrying about or thinking about this stuff."

This indicates that the information could have a strong impact on people's minds.

I'm not suicidal, says Burchett
Disclosure dilemma

Despite his push for full disclosure, Burchett has made it clear that he won't personally release any classified material.

In the same interview, he said, "For the record, I'm not suicidal," which has drawn attention and raised more questions about the risks linked to speaking on this subject.

He also pointed to a pattern of people connected with sensitive research disappearing or dying mysteriously.

Connection between deaths and UFO research
Mysterious connections

Burchett has drawn a connection between mysterious deaths and UFO research, saying these people "disappeared or died mysteriously."

He added, "The only thing that ties them together is the fact that they worked on things that are dealing with outer space."

While he admits he doesn't have hard evidence, this theory reflects a common belief among some political leaders that information about UFOs may be kept secret from the public.

Burchett urged Trump to release UFO documents
Presidential push

Burchett has also revealed that he urged President Donald Trump to release all documents related to UFOs.

Earlier this year, Trump had shown support for such a move. However, no broad release has taken place so far.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has said some material could be declassified "soon," but without a confirmed timeline.