multi source·17h ago·3 sources analyzed
Trump to appoint ousted FEMA leader to head agency again
Cameron Hamilton is expected to return to lead the Federal Emergency Management Administration. He was previously dismissed for opposing certain agency changes. (sources: thehill, washingtonpost, nytimes)
ModernAction Briefing
Cameron Hamilton, who was removed from his position at FEMA nearly a year ago, is anticipated to be appointed again by Trump to lead the agency. His earlier disagreements with agency restructuring efforts have been noted.
- Cameron Hamilton was previously fired from FEMA for opposing plans to dismantle the agency.
- Hamilton is a former Navy SEAL and has run for Congress in the past.
- Reports indicate that Trump intends to reappoint Hamilton to lead FEMA.
Why it matters
The appointment could influence the agency's approach to disaster management and its overall structure.
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