FEMA Boss Fired After Remarks To Congress

Cameron Hamilton, FEMA’s acting administrator, was fired by Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Troy Edgar and Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski, a day after testifying against eliminating FEMA. Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, was replaced by David Richardson. No official reason was given for his termination, which occurred amid Trump’s plans to overhaul or abolish FEMA. Hamilton’s firing, following a lie-detector test he passed and a memo

suggesting reduced FEMA disaster aid, raised concerns among lawmakers and emergency managers. Senators Patty Murray, Brian Schatz, and Thom Tillis expressed worry about FEMA’s leadership instability during hurricane season. Hamilton’s lack of emergency management experience barred his nomination as permanent administrator. His dismissal, seen as retaliation for opposing FEMA’s elimination, sparked fears about the agency’s ability to handle upcoming natural disasters.