Trump to tap ousted FEMA leader to head disaster agency
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By Sophie Brams
Published on April 17, 2026.
Cameron Hamilton, former FEMA administrator, is expected to be chosen by President Trump to head the disaster relief agency. Hamilton was ousted in May after serving as acting FEMA administrator and testifying against eliminating the agency. The Trump administration has been trying to reshape the agency, which is responsible for distributing funds for disaster recovery. Despite this, Hamilton's nomination could face a rocky path due to his lack of state emergency management experience.
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