FEMA Boss Fired After Remarks To Congress

Cameron Hamilton, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was removed from his position after publicly opposing proposals to eliminate the agency during congressional testimony. His remarks, which emphasized FEMA’s continued importance in coordinating disaster response, reportedly conflicted with President Donald Trump’s broader push to reduce the federal government’s role in emergency management and shift greater responsibility to individual states.

The administration quickly confirmed Hamilton’s departure and announced that David Richardson would serve as interim FEMA administrator. The leadership change highlights the