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FEMA Official's Supernatural Claims Prompt White House Review

4/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Gregg Phillips, a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official, has claimed supernatural experiences, including speaking to Satan and being saved from a car crash by his deceased girlfriend's spirit.
The White House is reportedly considering removing him or limiting his public exposure over concerns.
Sharon Simmons praised U.S. President Donald Trump for a "no tax on tips" policy, saying it saved her family over $11,000 during her husband's cancer treatment.

History

Historical Context

FEMA's credibility has been under scrutiny since Hurricane Harvey struck Texas in August 2017, causing $125 billion in damages. This scrutiny echoes past criticisms, notably after Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005, where FEMA's slow responses were widely condemned. The agency's operational integrity is now at risk, potentially impacting future disaster preparedness and response strategies.

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Story summary

Gregg Phillips, a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official, has claimed supernatural experiences, including speaking to Satan and being saved from a car crash by his deceased girlfriend's spirit.
The White House is reportedly considering removing him or limiting his public exposure over concerns.
Sharon Simmons praised U.S. President Donald Trump for a "no tax on tips" policy, saying it saved her family over $11,000 during her husband's cancer treatment.

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