Waffle House Teleporter Gregg Phillips Is Still on the Trump Administration’s Payroll

Gregg Phillips, a figure known for promoting debunked voter fraud claims, remains on the federal payroll while on administrative leave. His continued employment alongside other Trump administration figures has raised questions about his current role and activities.
Why it matters
The situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding the transparency of federal personnel and the influence of individuals associated with election-denial movements within government agencies.
While it remains unclear what Phillips has been working on in the administration since stepping away as head of the Office of Response and Recovery, on Sunday he wrote on Truth Social, “I have been in the admin since last year. I’ll be leaving soon to rejoin the fight.”
The article uses critical framing regarding Phillips' past involvement in debunked conspiracy theories and emphasizes his controversial background.
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