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FEMA Chief Fired Before Hurricane Season Amid Controversy

5/10/2025

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Cameron Hamilton's abrupt firing as FEMA's acting administrator has raised eyebrows, especially as it came just before the Atlantic hurricane season. His opposition to the Trump administration's plan to dismantle the agency clashed with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's push for state empowerment. Lawmakers from both parties worry that slashing federal disaster relief could leave communities vulnerable.

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Cameron Hamilton's abrupt firing as FEMA's acting administrator has raised eyebrows, especially as it came just before the Atlantic hurricane season. His opposition to the Trump administration's plan to dismantle the agency clashed with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's push for state empowerment. Lawmakers from both parties worry that slashing federal disaster relief could leave communities vulnerable.