The Trump administration selects Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) again, according to multiple reports. FEMA is preparing for the Atlantic hurricane season while dealing with staffing reductions, which raise concerns about the agency’s capacity to respond to disasters. Bloomberg reports that Hamilton’s appointment comes as FEMA faces reduced staffing levels ahead of the season.
NPR adds context on Hamilton’s prior role. Hamilton previously led FEMA briefly in 2025, and the report says he was removed by the Trump administration after he told Congress that FEMA should continue to exist. In the current round, NPR characterizes his selection as a nomination to lead the agency once more.
Together, the reports describe a leadership change at FEMA driven by the administration’s decision to bring back a former FEMA chief while the agency manages operational challenges tied to hurricane-season readiness.
