FEMA Chief Cameron Hamilton Fired Weeks Before Hurricane Season After Opposing Agency Dismantling and Rescinding Strategic Plan

Cameron Hamilton, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was dismissed from his position following a public disagreement with President Donald Trump regarding the agency's future. Sources indicate that Trump's allies had already decided to remove Hamilton due to perceptions that he had not taken sufficient steps to dismantle FEMA. The firing occurred shortly before Hamilton was scheduled to testify before Congress, during which he expressed opposition to abolishing the agency. Prior to his departure, Hamilton rescinded FEMA's strategic plan, which outlines the agency's priorities for disaster response, and no replacement plan has been established.

This development comes just weeks before the start of the hurricane season, raising concerns about FEMA's preparedness. Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, cleared out his office ahead of his congressional testimony, signaling his imminent removal. The situation highlights ongoing tensions within the administration over FEMA's role, with debate centered on whether the agency should be abolished or elevated to a Cabinet-level department.