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Trump Nominates FEMA Critic Hamilton Amid Senate Scrutiny

6/18/2026

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President Donald Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton, a former FEMA critic, as the agency’s permanent administrator.
Senator Gary Peters said hearing schedule was problematic and Hamilton’s FBI background check and disclosure were incomplete.
Hamilton testified on June 17, 2026, before the Committee, promising to review aid and warning against abolishing FEMA.
FEMA’s workforce is strained by staff departures and a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown as it prepares for season.

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President Donald Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton, a former FEMA critic, as the agency’s permanent administrator.
Senator Gary Peters said hearing schedule was problematic and Hamilton’s FBI background check and disclosure were incomplete.
Hamilton testified on June 17, 2026, before the Committee, promising to review aid and warning against abolishing FEMA.
FEMA’s workforce is strained by staff departures and a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown as it prepares for season.