Washington D.C. - Acting FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton has departed from his role, according to sources familiar with the situation. Hamilton, who previously served as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy with SEAL Team 8, had been at the helm of the Federal Emergency Management Agency since January.
While an official reason for his departure has not been released, reports indicate that Hamilton's exit follows internal disagreements regarding the direction of the agency. Specific details regarding the nature of these disagreements remain unclear. FEMA has not yet issued a formal statement on the matter.
Hamilton's tenure at FEMA saw the agency respond to several significant natural disasters. His experience in emergency response, gained through his military service, was seen as a valuable asset during his time leading the agency. The search for a permanent replacement for the administrator position is now underway.
FEMA Acting Administrator Departs After Policy Disagreements
Cameron Hamilton, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has left his position. Hamilton, a former Navy hospital corpsman, had served as the agency's leader since January. Reports suggest his departure follows disagreements over agency plans. The reasons behind the disagreements have not been publicly disclosed.