FEMA Chief Cameron Hamilton Fired Three Weeks Before Hurricane Season After House Testimony Amid Trump Abolishment Talks

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Published May 8, 2025, 06:00 PM

Cameron Hamilton has been fired as the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), leaving the agency without a top official just three weeks before the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. The dismissal occurred one day after Hamilton testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee, emphasizing the need for FEMA amid suggestions by President Donald Trump to either abolish or reduce the agency's scope. This development raises concerns about FEMA's leadership and preparedness ahead of a critical period for disaster management in the United States.

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The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been fired, per POLITICO

Felicia Sonmez

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“The firing occurred one day after Hamilton told a House Appropriations subcommittee that the nation needs FEMA, which Trump has suggested abolishing or shrinking.” https://t.co/n8nBkqct5a

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Politico reported Cameron Hamilton was ousted from managing the U.S. Federal Disaster Management Agency