Graeme Sloan\/Bloomberg, Getty Images<\/span><\/p> According to Phillips, the people he had just been with were confused<\/a> when he told them where he was. \u201cThey said, \u2018That\u2019s not possible, you just left here a minute ago.\u2019 But it was possible. It was real,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Phillips didn\u2019t just describe the experience \u2014 he also reviewed it.<\/p>\n \u201cTeleporting is no fun,\u201d he said. \u201cYou know it\u2019s happening, but you can\u2019t do anything<\/a> about it\u2026 you just go with the ride.\u201d<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> The Surprising Role of Waffle House in Hurricane Preparedness<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n He called the experience an \u201cincredible adventure,\u201d despite claiming it happened against his will.<\/p>\n During the same podcast appearance, Phillips claimed a second incident occurred while he was driving.<\/p>\n He alleged he was suddenly \u201clifted up\u201d and transported roughly 40 miles from Albany, Georgia, before landing in a ditch near a church.<\/p>\n After CNN<\/strong> highlighted Phillips\u2019 past podcast appearances and broader conspiracy claims, FEMA addressed the situation.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is so silly it\u2019s barely worth acknowledging,\u201d a spokesperson said<\/a>, adding that the comments were made in a personal capacity before his current role and reflected informal or \u201cspiritual\u201d conversations.<\/p>\n Phillips has a history of promoting conspiracy theories, including claims about COVID-19, vaccines and U.S. political figures.<\/p>\n GIANRIGO MARLETTA\/AFP, Getty Images<\/span><\/p>Wouldn\u2019t Leave 5 Stars<\/h3>\n
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