Trump Administration Official Claims Teleportation to Georgia Waffle House

FEMA's Gregg Phillips says he was mysteriously transported against his will, calling it a 'scary' experience.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:37am

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Gregg Phillips, a high-ranking official in the Trump administration's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), claims he was 'teleported' to a Waffle House restaurant in Rome, Georgia, against his will on two separate occasions. Phillips, a far-right conspiracy theorist, described the experiences as 'incredible adventures' but also 'no fun' since he couldn't control the paranormal transportation.

Why it matters

Phillips' bizarre claims about teleportation and other supernatural phenomena align with a pattern of right-wing conspiracy theories and unsubstantiated beliefs that have permeated parts of the Trump administration. This raises concerns about the judgment and decision-making of officials in positions of power.

The details

In a January 2025 podcast appearance, Phillips said he was planning to go to a Waffle House but instead found himself 50 miles away at a Waffle House in Rome, Georgia. He claimed his companions were shocked, saying 'That's not possible, you just left here a minute ago.' Phillips also said he was 'lifted up' while driving and ended up 40 miles away in a ditch near a church. FEMA has dismissed Phillips' comments as 'silly' and 'taken out of context,' stating he made them in a 'private capacity prior to his current role.'

  • In January 2025, Phillips made the claims about being teleported to a Waffle House in Georgia.
  • On March 28, 2026, Vice President JD Vance also made comments about aliens potentially being 'demons' in an interview.

The players

Gregg Phillips

A high-ranking official in the Trump administration's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) who has made numerous bizarre claims about teleportation and other paranormal experiences.

JD Vance

The current Vice President who, in March 2026, claimed that 'celestial beings' and 'weird things' that people describe as 'aliens' may actually be 'demons.'

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What they’re saying

“Teleporting is no fun. You know it's happening, but you can't do anything about it, and so you just go, you just go with the ride. And wow, what just an incredible adventure it all was.”

— Gregg Phillips, FEMA Official

“I don't think they're aliens. I think they're demons anyway, but that's a longer discussion.”

— JD Vance, Vice President

The takeaway

Phillips' claims about teleportation and Vance's comments about 'demons' instead of 'aliens' reflect a troubling pattern of unsubstantiated conspiracy theories and paranormal beliefs that have taken hold among some members of the Trump administration. This raises serious concerns about the judgment and decision-making of officials in positions of power.