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Trump taps former FEMA director to lead the disaster agency again

By Rebecca HersherMay 12, 2026·Source: NPR·0 views

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Cameron Hamilton, above, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). He previously led the agency in an acting capacity, but was removed by the Trump administration about a year ago after telling Congress that did not think the agency should be eliminated.

Cameron Hamilton led FEMA briefly in 2025. He was removed by the Trump administration after telling Congress that the agency should continue to exist. Now, he's been nominated to lead it once again.

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