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Trump taps Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after he was ousted from agency

The Independent·Gabriela Aoun Angueira·22 days ago
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President Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, marking a surprising return for the former Navy SEAL who was dismissed from his temporary leadership role at FEMA last year after defending its existence. This nomination comes as the Trump administration appears to be reversing its previous stance on dismantling FEMA, an agency that has faced significant criticism from the president. Hamilton, who previously advocated against abolishing FEMA, represents a notable shift in this policy. If confirmed, Hamilton would serve as the primary advisor to President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on emergency management, becoming FEMA’s first permanent administrator in Trump’s second term. The agency has gone through three temporary leaders, including Hamilton’s brief tenure from January to May 2025.…

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