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Trump Expected To Nominate Cameron Hamilton As FEMA Administrator
President Trump is expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton as the next head of FEMA. The reported move follows Hamilton's firing from the agency last year and was first reported by ABC News. A formal announcement or White House statement has not been released.
If nominated, Hamilton would lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which coordinates disaster relief across the United States. The nomination would require Senate confirmation, and it could raise questions about continuity after a leader's firing. Further reporting is expected to clarify Hamilton's background, the reasons for his earlier dismissal, and the administration's disaster policy priorities.
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đ Key Facts
- Trump has offered Cameron Hamilton the FEMA administrator post, though the nomination is not yet formally announced.
- Hamilton was fired as acting FEMA head in May 2025, one day after publicly rejecting proposals to eliminate the agency.
- FEMA has operated without a permanent administrator for Trump's entire second term and is on its third acting leader.
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April 17, 2026