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Trump Nominates Cameron Hamilton as FEMA Administrator

4/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump intends to nominate Cameron Hamilton as FEMA's permanent administrator.
Cameron Hamilton, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, previously led FEMA on an interim basis and was fired after opposing proposals to dismantle the agency.
The nomination comes as FEMA has lacked a permanent leader during Trump's second term.
If confirmed, he would advise the president and the Homeland Security secretary on emergency management.

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U.S. President Donald Trump intends to nominate Cameron Hamilton as FEMA's permanent administrator.
Cameron Hamilton, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, previously led FEMA on an interim basis and was fired after opposing proposals to dismantle the agency.
The nomination comes as FEMA has lacked a permanent leader during Trump's second term.
If confirmed, he would advise the president and the Homeland Security secretary on emergency management.