Gregg Phillips, a Proponent of Election Conspiracy Theories, to Join FEMA

Gregg Phillips, a prominent proponent of election conspiracy theories, is set to join the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in a leadership role, the Trump administration has confirmed. Phillips gained attention for his unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2016 presidential election. Despite lacking evidence, he has continued to push these allegations, even after numerous investigations and audits found no evidence of large-scale voter fraud. The decision to appoint Phillips to a leadership position within FEMA has raised concerns among election officials and voting rights advocates, who fear that his presence could undermine public trust in the agency's disaster response efforts and its ability to ensure fair and secure elections. The Trump administration has defended the appointment, stating that Phillips' experience and expertise will be valuable to FEMA. However, critics argue that his involvement in promoting election conspiracy theories could compromise the agency's impartiality and damage its credibility during critical times.

Dec 10, 2025 → Dec 11, 2025