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Trump Fires Acting FEMA Director Cameron Hamilton Amid GOP Concerns Over 2026 NOAA Cuts and Hurricane Season Readiness

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Updated May 19, 2025, 07:11 PM

The Trump administration's recent decision to fire Cameron Hamilton, the acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has unsettled some Senate Republicans. Hamilton was dismissed after speaking out against President Trump's plan to dismantle FEMA. This move has raised concerns about the agency's readiness ahead of the approaching hurricane season, especially given ongoing staffing cuts and shortages at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Houston and other federal agencies. Critics argue that the administration's budget proposals for 2026 include substantial cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which would reduce funding for ocean data systems and climate research.

Scientists warn that these cuts could jeopardize real-time data collection essential for forecasting hurricane intensity, tsunami escape routes, and safe navigation in treacherous harbors. The elimination of NOAA's disaster tracking database and the reduction of federal research programs have also drawn criticism for potentially undermining disaster preparedness and public safety. Despite these concerns, Trump’s science adviser, Michael Kratsios, defended the funding cuts, emphasizing a reduction in scientists' administrative burdens. The situation has prompted calls from lawmakers and officials for improvements to FEMA rather than its dismantlement, highlighting the risks posed by these federal cuts as hurricane season looms.

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Jonathan Wosen, Ph.D.

@JonathanWosen

Trump’s science adviser and OSTP head, Michael Kratsios, vowed to reduce scientists’ administrative burdens and defended proposed funding cuts in remarks before the National Academy of Sciences. My latest for @statnews

Jonathan Wosen, Ph.D.

@JonathanWosen

Trump’s science adviser & OSTP head, Michael Kratsios, vowed to reduce scientists’ administrative burdens and defended proposed funding cuts in remarks before the National Academy of Sciences. My latest for @statnews