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April 16, 2026
Trump to Nominate Cameron Hamilton to Lead FEMA Again
- President Donald Trump plans to nominate Cameron Hamilton as FEMA's permanent administrator after firing him last year for opposing plans to dismantle the agency.
- Hamilton, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, previously led FEMA temporarily and has expressed a desire for reform rather than elimination of the agency.
- His nomination reflects a change in direction under Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who supports FEMA's role in disaster management.
3 Sources
- Trump to Pick Ousted FEMA Head to Lead Agency AgainApr 16, 2026 at 10:24 PM · NYT
- Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by TrumpApr 17, 2026 at 1:28 AM · CNN
- Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last yearApr 17, 2026 at 3:11 AM · ABC News