Trump to Nominate Former FEMA Acting Leader Cameron Hamilton as Permanent Administrator
President Donald Trump plans to nominate Cameron Hamilton, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, as the permanent administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This decision marks a significant reversal, as Hamilton was previously fired from his role as FEMA’s acting leader in May 2025. His dismissal occurred just one day after he testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee, where he publicly opposed Trump’s proposals to dismantle the agency. Hamilton stated that eliminating FEMA was not in the best interest of the American people. Since his departure, FEMA has operated under temporary leadership, with critics arguing that the lack of a permanent administrator has undermined the agency's effectiveness during Trump’s second term. According to sources familiar with the matter, Trump offered Hamilton the position recently, aiming to stabilize the organization charged with coordinating federal disaster responses. The White House did not immediately comment on the report, which was first published by The New York Times. This nomination highlights the ongoing tension between the administration's initial restructuring goals and the practical necessities of maintaining federal emergency management capabilities.
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Trump to Nominate Former FEMA Acting Leader Cameron Hamilton as Permanent Administrator
President Donald Trump plans to nominate Cameron Hamilton, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, as the permanent administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This decision marks a significant reversal, as Hamilton was previously fired from his role as FEMA’s acting leader in May 2025. His dismissal occurred just one day after he testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee, where he publicly opposed Trump’s proposals to dismantle the agency. Hamilton stated that eliminating FEMA was not in the best interest of the American people. Since his departure, FEMA has operated under temporary leadership, with critics arguing that the lack of a permanent administrator has undermined the agency's effectiveness during Trump’s second term. According to sources familiar with the matter, Trump offered Hamilton the position recently, aiming to stabilize the organization charged with coordinating federal disaster responses. The White House did not immediately comment on the report, which was first published by The New York Times. This nomination highlights the ongoing tension between the administration's initial restructuring goals and the practical necessities of maintaining federal emergency management capabilities.
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