Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton, fired after defending FEMA, to lead the agency
President Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This marks a significant return for Hamilton, who previously served as FEMA's acting administrator before being dismissed last year after defending the agency's existence.
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AI-generatedPresident Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This marks a significant return for Hamilton, who previously served as FEMA's acting administrator before being dismissed last year after defending the agency's existence. The nomination suggests a shift in the Trump administration's stance, as it had previously considered dismantling FEMA. If confirmed, Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, would become FEMA's first permanent administrator of Trump's second term, advising the President and Homeland Security Secretary on emergency management. He inherits an agency facing internal challenges and the immediate need to prepare for the upcoming disaster season, while also responding to calls for reform.
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5 extractedFEMA has gone through three temporary leaders, including Hamilton’s brief tenure from January to May 2025.
Hamilton argued abolishing FEMA was not in the country’s best interests.
Cameron Hamilton was fired from his role as FEMA’s temporary leader last year after he defended its existence.
Donald Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The Trump administration is backing away from promises to dismantle FEMA.