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FEMA Chief Fired for Opposing Dismantling, Pentagon Restricts Press Amid Leak Probe

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Published May 27, 2025, 04:24 PM

Cameron Hamilton, the acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and an ex-Navy SEAL, was dismissed following his congressional testimony where he expressed opposition to the dismantling of the agency. Sources indicate that plans to remove Hamilton were in place before his testimony, suggesting a rift with the Trump administration. Hamilton, previously a supporter of President Trump, had shifted his stance after engaging with FEMA's various departments and staff, recognizing the agency's critical role in disaster response despite needing reforms. The dismissal occurred just weeks before the hurricane season.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has implemented new restrictions on press access at the Pentagon, citing national security concerns. These measures include barring journalists from entering large areas of the Pentagon without a government escort, affecting access to his office, those of his top aides, and press offices of various military branches. The Pentagon Press Association has criticized these restrictions as an attack on press freedom and the public's right to know about military activities.

Hegseth's tenure has been marked by internal conflicts and a significant leak investigation. The White House has lost confidence in this investigation, which Hegseth used to justify the firing of three top aides last month, including Dan Caldwell. The aides were accused of leaking information, but claims of an illegal NSA wiretap used to identify the leakers were found to be false, leading to a breakdown in trust between the Pentagon and the White House. The White House has expressed skepticism about the investigation's validity.

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Glenn Greenwald

@ggreenwald

Three top Pentagon officials -- long-time friends of Pete Hegseth -- were fired last month based on false allegations of leaking. All 3 were in the non-interventionist camp regarding Iran and the Middle East broadly. The WH is now concluding those accusations were fabricated:

Harris Meyer

@Meyer_HM

White House stunned as Hegseth inquiry brings up illegal wiretap claims Trump advisers lose confidence in Pentagon leak investigation Hegseth used to justify firing three top aides

Breanna Morello

@BreannaMorello

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