EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Eric Schmitt on Grusch “Everyone’s fascinated by it"

Over the summer, freshman Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) — the least senior Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) — told Ask a Pol, he hadn’t looked into UFO whistleblower David Grusch’s claims but he’d heard “a lot of talk about it” in the Capitol. Below find a rough transcript of Ask a Pol’s interview with Sen. Eric Schmitt, slightly edited for clarity.TRANCRIPT Matt Laslo: “Random, random question for you: Have you heard of this UAP-UFO whistleblower David Grusch?” Eric Schmitt: “No, but I know there's a lot of talk about it.” ML: “He’s testifying in the House next week. I'm just polling the Senate.” ES: “Everyone’s fascinated by it.” ML: “I know, right? Have a good one!” 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).Ask a Pol is a new, people-powered press corps, asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol. Follow us on the socials @Ask_a_Pol (or @askpols on Insta). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.askapoluaps.com/subscribe