While lawmakers have praised the bipartisan nature of interest in UAPs, we did see a key split in how they’re viewing the issue in a broader context.

Republicans on the panel linked the issue of UAPs more broadly to scepticism of government bureaucracy. In his opening statement, Rep. Tim Burchett alleged there was a government “cover up” of information about UAPs.

Some members of the conservative right have alleged broad government conspiracies, including the “deep state” theory – the idea that a secret government bureaucracy worked to undermine former president Donald Trump.

Democrats on the panel, however, took a more moderate tone. They have acknowledged the government has not been transparent about UAPs and that Americans deserve answers.

But Rep Robert Garcia warned about using language such as “cover up” in his opening remarks. “We should come to this hearing with an open mind,” he said.

While there’s an unusual amount of agreement between Democrats and Republicans in Congress on this particular issue, some partisan division did seep through.

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