Trump renominates Cameron Hamilton to lead disaster response agency Fema
Summary
President Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton again to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Hamilton was previously fired after opposing plans to cut funding and change the agency’s role.Key Facts
- Cameron Hamilton was acting administrator of FEMA until he was fired last year.
- He was dismissed after testifying that eliminating FEMA would not be good for the American people.
- Since January, President Trump has aimed to reduce FEMA’s size and shift disaster responsibilities to states and local governments.
- Kristi Noem, former homeland security secretary, supported changing how FEMA operates.
- After Noem was replaced by Markwayne Mullin, some FEMA employees critical of the administration were brought back.
- If confirmed, Hamilton would lead FEMA with fewer staff and reduced resources.
- Critics say Hamilton lacks the required experience and FEMA is less prepared for extreme weather disasters.
- The Union of Concerned Scientists urges Congress to question the nomination because community safety depends on strong disaster response.
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