USA04 April, 20261 min read
FEMA's Gregg Phillips Claims Teleportation to Waffle House; No Witnesses
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Gregg Phillips, FEMA associate administrator for Response and Recovery, claims teleportation to a Waffle House. NYT: no witnesses remember the incident; Die Welt: staff were baffled by it.
Teleportation Claims
Phillips claimed he experienced teleportation multiple times, including to a Waffle House 50 miles away. He framed the claims as spiritual and said God will not be mocked.
The New York Times interviewed Waffle House staff who did not recognize him. A retired physics professor explained why teleportation is scientifically unrealistic.
Scientific and Public Scrutiny
DIE WELT highlighted the unusual level of scrutiny from the New York Times. National Today emphasized skepticism due to Phillips' conspiracy history.
He faced public mockery including late-night comedy. The event had local roots but national repercussions.
FEMA Credibility Questions
Phillips' claims intensified concerns about FEMA's credibility. His appointment in December to lead the Office of Response and Recovery now looks fraught. No formal assessments or reassignments were reported.