Below find a rough transcript of Ask a Pol’s exclusive — and short! — interview with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) on UFO whistleblower David Grusch, slightly edited for clarity.

TRANSCRIPT: Sen. Alex Padilla (7-25-2023)

Matt Laslo: “Random one — have you heard of this UAP or UFO whistleblower, David Grusch?”

Alex Padilla: “No.”

ML: “He’s testifying in the House tomorrow.”

AP: “Okay.”

ML: “Preciate ya.”

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