Americans would be ‘up at night worrying’ if they knew the truth about alien life, Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett says - AOL.com
Representative Tim Burchett claimed that classified briefings on extraterrestrial life contain information that would cause national alarm if publicly disclosed.
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Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN) claims recent classified briefings on extraterrestrial life contain information so disturbing it would cause national panic, while calling for full government transparency on the matter.
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12 OUTLETSCoverage of Representative Burchett’s claims is concentrated among right-leaning and center outlets, with no representation from the left. While the New York Post focuses on Burchett's warnings that the truth would leave Americans "up at night," far-right outlets like Next News Network emphasize his "not suicidal" remarks and allegations of government retaliation.
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