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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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton, fired after defending FEMA, to lead the agency - American Press
President Donald Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton Monday to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a notable comeback for the former Navy SEAL who was fired from his role as FEMA’s temporary leader last year after he defended its existence. His nomination comes as the Trump administration has increasingly signaled it is backing away from promises to dismantle FEMA, an agency that has faced withering criticism by the president. The nominat…
President Trump Makes Nomination For FEMA Administrator
President Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to serve as administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Hamilton, a former member of the Navy SEALs, briefly led the agency last year as acting administrator. FEMA has been without a Senate-confirmed leader since Trump took office. “Cam Hamilton is a great pick by President Trump to be FEMA Director. I will move his nomination quickly through our committee,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY…
Trump nominates ousted FEMA chief to return • Oklahoma Voice
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, on Feb. 20, 2026. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Cameron Hamilton to run the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a former acting chief who was fired in 2025 shortly after he told a congressional panel FEMA should continue to exist. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will likely schedule a hearing in the comin…
Trump nominates fired FEMA leader to again lead the agency
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, a year after Hamilton was ousted from his position as FEMA’s acting director last year. Here are some details: • Hamilton’s nomination for the role has been sent to the U.S. Senate, the White House said on Monday. • Hamilton was ousted from his position last year after he a…
Fired top government official rehired in shocking D.C. shakeup
President Donald Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton Monday to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a notable comeback for the former Navy SEAL who was fired from his role as FEMA’s temporary leader last year after he defended its existence. His nomination comes as the Trump administration has increasingly signaled it is backing away from promises to dismantle FEMA, an agency that has faced withering criticism by the president. The nominat…
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