In a development sparking renewed discussion in UFO communities, Tennessee Republican Congressman Tim Burchett mentioned that extraterrestrial beings might occupy in “five or six” submerged bases off the United States’ coastline.

The lawmaker, a prominent personality in congressional probes into unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), made the surprising statement in a casual sidewalk talk with UFO researcher Red Panda Koala, which has since gone viral. He indicated that advanced alien “entities” might have been dwelling in the oceans for millennia.

Burchett, a member of the House Oversight Committee responsible for evaluating UFO reports, made the remarks in a video shared to X on September 17, 2025.

Naval Sightings Spark Speculation

He emphasized sightings by naval personnel of mysterious underwater crafts travelling at speeds far beyond conventional submarines. “We have naval personnel telling me that we have sightings … of these underwater crafts that they’re chasing,” Burchett stated, his tone a combination of curiosity and exasperation. “[The underwater crafts] they’re chasing are doing hundreds of miles an hour, and the best we’ve got is something that does maybe just a little bit under 40 miles an hour.”

Burchett said that he has “a lot of questions about that stuff,” referring to divided briefings that make him consider whether the phenomena represent more than advanced technology.

Major Witness Reports

These claims showcase testimony from the September 9, 2025, House Oversight hearing, where whistleblowers detailed encounters with UAPs. One significant example included a video portraying an orb-like object surviving a direct strike from a Hellfire missile before separating into four parts and remaining to fly. Burchett indicated that alien civilizations could have still hidden in the waves for “millennia,” avoiding detection while humanity was on the surface.

Possible Locations

UFO researcher Dr. Michael Salla, talking on the Redacted podcast on September 19, cited the Bahamas as a likely region. He found the Tongue of the Ocean a deep-water trench off Andros Island plunging approximately 3,000 feet as a possible hotspot.

“Credible whistleblowers, including senior military and executive branch officials, have confirmed underwater bases,” Salla mentioned, citing the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Undersea Testing and Evaluation Center (AUTEC), sometimes named the “Area 51 of the ocean.”

Salla mentioned one whistleblower, called only as “JP,” who was said to have been taken by Black Hawk helicopter to an ocean platform, then aboard a high-tech submarine run by tall, Nordic-looking extraterrestrials. JP explained the submarine is capable of space travel, journeying him to a domed underwater city, complete with a huge white pyramid, to get back an artifact.

Skeptics Demand Proofs

While these reports are compelling, skeptics emphasize the absence of verifiable proofs. “Anecdotal reports from military folks are compelling, but we need more than stories to rewrite oceanography,” an aerospace analyst cited to Veritas News. Critics mention that without physical evidence like recovered artifacts or clear videos, the existence of underwater alien bases cannot be made sure.

Continuing UAP Interest

Burchett’s statements emerge amid increasing UAP attention on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers seeking further declassification of UFO files. His recent statements add fuel to discussions, mainly considering the Navy’s AUTEC facility, speculated to be testing exotic propulsion technology, is located near the Bahamas.

For now, the ocean’s depths are mysterious, possibly hiding secret submarines, natural phenomena, or possibly extraterrestrial visitors. Burchett has questions, and with extra hearings planned, answers may gradually shed light.

FAQs:

Q1. Who made the claim about underwater alien bases?
Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett discussed the possible existence of underwater extraterrestrial bases.

Q2. How many underwater bases are alleged?
Burchett indicated there could be five or six bases.