FEMA Official Who Says He Teleported to Waffle House Has Been Zapped Out of Job

Gregg Phillips was removed from his position as a consultant for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on May 16, 2024, following his unsubstantiated claims of teleportation. Phillips had previously stated that he could "teleport" into ditches and had also alleged, without evidence, that he was able to access a private server containing the personal information of 38 million people. These assertions were made during a period when Phillips was advising FEMA on technology and data security. The agency confirmed his departure, stating that his contract was terminated. Phillips's claims had drawn significant scrutiny and criticism from cybersecurity experts and government officials, who questioned the veracity of his statements and his suitability for a role involving sensitive data. His departure marks the end of his brief tenure as a consultant for the agency.