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Trump Appoints Controversial Phillips to Lead FEMA Amid Criticism

4/1/2026

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Trump Appoints Controversial Leader

U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Gregg Phillips to lead FEMA's disaster recovery.
Phillips has claimed teleportation and voiced violent sentiments toward President Biden.
Critics, including Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), worry about his grasp on reality amid increasing disasters.
Trump said the U.S. will continue actions against Iran until the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, despite a senior Iranian official denying his ceasefire claim, and humanitarian concerns have grown.

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Iran Rejects Cease-Fire

Iranian officials reject U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Iran requested a cease-fire, saying they are committed to winning the war.
A spokesperson says Iran will not yield to 'delusions and lies' from the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he would consider a cease-fire if Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
Iranian leaders reiterated control of Strait of Hormuz and demanded reparations from the United States and Israel.

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Trump Appoints Controversial Leader

U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Gregg Phillips to lead FEMA's disaster recovery.
Phillips has claimed teleportation and voiced violent sentiments toward President Biden.
Critics, including Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), worry about his grasp on reality amid increasing disasters.
Trump said the U.S. will continue actions against Iran until the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, despite a senior Iranian official denying his ceasefire claim, and humanitarian concerns have grown.

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