John Podesta Acknowledges UAP Call, Disputes Grusch’s Account of Its Purpose

Ben Schreckinger’s October 1 PARADIGM report includes an on-record email response from John Podesta to David Grusch’s account on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Podesta recalled a call arranged by Tom DeLonge with Neil McCasland and Rob Weiss about releasing Defense Department records and reducing professional stigma around UAP. He disputed Grusch’s characterization of the discussions as an effort to acclimatize the public. This is original reporting of Podesta’s response, not merely social-media commentary. The response supports his participation in the call; it does not establish Grusch’s broader allegations. Reposts and subsequent interpretations circulate the same report and are not independent corroboration.