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FEMA official who claimed he teleported to Waffle House steps down from post
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk ABC 12 , as published by KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The official had also made a claim about the 2016 election, stating that millions of non-citizens voted.
A FEMA official has resigned from their position after making some unusual claims. The official stated they had teleported to a Waffle House, a claim that raised eyebrows. Further details about the official's resignation are available from KTXS, the local ABC affiliate.
The official had also made a claim about the 2016 election, stating that millions of non-citizens voted. For more information on this story, readers can visit the KTXS website or watch their news broadcasts for updates and further details on the FEMA official's resignation.
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Category: government Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News Reading time: 1 min
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