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May 11, 2026
Trump Nominates Cameron Hamilton for FEMA Leadership Again Amid Agency Criticism
- President Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA again, a year after he was removed from the position following a public disagreement with administration officials.
- Hamilton's return comes as FEMA is criticized for its slow response to recent disasters and operational inefficiencies under previous leadership.
- He will need to address recommendations for major reforms from a Trump-appointed council as the agency prepares for the Atlantic hurricane season.
3 Sources
- Trump nominates fired FEMA leader to again lead the agencyMay 11, 2026 at 9:42 PM · Reuters
- Trump taps Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after he was ousted from agencyMay 11, 2026 at 11:39 PM · Independent
- Trump taps former FEMA director to lead the disaster agency againMay 12, 2026 at 12:59 AM · NPR