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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bishop

Trump official sparks disbelief with ‘teleported to Waffle House’ claim

  • Gregg Phillips, appointed head of the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in December, claimed to have once teleported.
  • Phillips, who served as disaster relief chief for Donald Trump, made the revelation during a January 2025 podcast appearance.
  • He described the experience as an 'incredibly frightening moment' where his car was suddenly lifted whilst he was driving.
  • Phillips stated he was transported 50 miles to a Waffle House located in Rome, Georgia.
  • He commented that 'teleporting is no fun' but acknowledged it as an 'incredible adventure'.

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