JOURNAL ARTICLE

Trump Taps Former FEMA Chief Hamilton to Lead Agency Again.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Rosenthal, Lauren; Hirji, Zahra 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the nomination of Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) amid staffing reductions and organizational challenges ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season. Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL and brief acting FEMA chief, previously worked at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the State Department, and has been involved in discussions about potentially downsizing FEMA. His nomination follows significant staff departures and funding cuts at FEMA during the Trump administration, which has also created a FEMA Review Council to recommend agency reforms. Recent leadership changes at DHS, including the appointment of Markwayne Mullin as secretary, have influenced FEMA’s operations and oversight. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193657903
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