White House Nominates Cameron Hamilton to Lead FEMA Again Before 2026 Hurricane Season
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 11
White House Nominates Cameron Hamilton to Lead FEMA Again Before 2026 Hurricane Season
24 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 11
Monday’s nomination sent Cameron Hamilton to the Senate to become FEMA administrator, putting a former acting chief back in line to run the disaster agency.
FEMA faces the leadership move with reduced staffing levels ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season, raising pressure on the agency’s readiness.
Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, briefly led FEMA at the start of 2025 despite limited major disaster-response experience.
His return follows last year’s firing after he defended FEMA’s existence, suggesting the Trump administration is stepping back from talk of dismantling the agency.
With a new leader and mission, can a hollowed-out FEMA prepare for this summer's disasters?
Will shifting disaster duties to states create an unequal system of protection for American communities?
How can a new disaster strategy succeed without addressing the increasing threat of climate change?