DoD: Grusch files second DOPSR submission
Grusch submitted a second prepublication review request less than one month after his initial filing. This future interview question submission sought additional clearances for subsequent disclosures. The timing indicates ongoing preparations for expanded public statements.
Background
On April 5, 2023, David Grusch submitted a second request to the Defense Office of Prepublication and Security Review. This filing, described as a future interview question submission, came just one day after his first request received approval. The close timing suggests Grusch was preparing multiple sets of questions for different media appearances or disclosure phases.
The second submission underwent a similar review process as the first, with security specialists examining the content for potential classified information. This request focused on additional topics beyond those covered in the initial March submission. The rapid succession of filings indicates a systematic approach to preparing for public whistleblower activities.
Documents obtained through FOIA reveal that this second submission received approval on April 6, 2023, just one day after filing. Both approvals ultimately allowed Grusch to reference his DOPSR clearance during his subsequent public testimony.