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Ex-FEMA Chief Slams Trump's Dysfunction, Urges Bipartisan Reform

9/8/2025

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Cameron Hamilton, former FEMA head, criticized dysfunction in Trump's second term during a podcast.
He described a hostile relationship with DHS over Trump's divisive push to abolish FEMA.
Hamilton advocates for bipartisan legislation to preserve and streamline FEMA's operations.
He highlighted that emergency managers oppose FEMA's abolition.
Hamilton faced scrutiny from DHS, resulting in his firing after contradicting Trump.

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Story summary

Cameron Hamilton, former FEMA head, criticized dysfunction in Trump's second term during a podcast.
He described a hostile relationship with DHS over Trump's divisive push to abolish FEMA.
Hamilton advocates for bipartisan legislation to preserve and streamline FEMA's operations.
He highlighted that emergency managers oppose FEMA's abolition.
Hamilton faced scrutiny from DHS, resulting in his firing after contradicting Trump.