Below find a rough transcript of Ask a Pol’s exclusive interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) on UFO whistleblower David Grusch, slightly edited for clarity.

Matt Laslo: “Quick random one for ya. Have you looked into this UAP-UFO whistleblower David Grusch at all?”

Chris Van Hollen: “I have not.”

ML: “Have you heard about him?”

CVH: “Are you talking about…”

ML: “He’s testifying in the House next week”

CVH: “I did see something about it, but I have not been following it closely.”

ML: “I figured. ‘Preciate ya, sir.”

Camila Aponte and Noah Kolenda contributed to the production of this transcript.

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).

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