Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a year after he was fired from the role
Hamilton would be FEMA’s first permanent administrator in Trump’s second term as the agency prepares for the Atlantic hurricane season.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency. If confirmed by the Senate, Hamilton would become the agency's first permanent administrator of Trump's second term.
- Hamilton's return follows his May 8, 2025, dismissal after he told a House subcommittee that FEMA should not be abolished. His testimony contradicted Trump's stated goal of eliminating the agency, prompting his immediate removal.
- Senate confirmation hearings will likely focus on Hamilton's qualifications, as federal law requires five years of executive leadership and demonstrated emergency management knowledge. He faces debate over readiness to manage over 21,000 employees, never having led a state or local agency.
- With summer disaster season approaching, FEMA's operational readiness is critical. The agency endured a 75-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown ending April 30, causing mass staff departures that permanent leadership must address.
- The administration appears to be backing away from dismantling the agency despite a Trump-appointed council's recommendation for sweeping changes last week. Hamilton now heads toward confirmation hearings, where he must navigate political scrutiny and internal agency challenges.
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