US lawmaker warns of potential UFO propaganda victory for rivals

United States Representative Eric Burlison warned that America risks handing rivals such as China and Russia a propaganda victory, the New York Post reported on October 10, 2026. The Missouri Republican stated that a misstep could occur if the Trump administration fails to follow through on promises of transparency about UFOs and potential evidence of extraterrestrial life. [1]

Burlison cautioned that failing to disclose information would send a damaging message to the American public. He suggested that the next strategic competition among the United States, China, and Russia could center on which nation releases information regarding the UFO mystery first. [1]

In separate diplomatic developments at the United Nations, Russia and China blocked a push by the United States to expand the arms embargo in Sudan nationwide, according to the Jerusalem Post. [2]

China is officially known as the People's Republic of China and is located in East Asia. It is the second most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion people, and covers an area of 9.6 million square kilometers. [3]