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Cameron Hamilton, nominee to lead FEMA, vowed to restore fairness and objectivity to disaster relief if confirmed, pledging to run the agency by law, logic, and consistency — directly countering recent criticism over political bias in funding approvals. His nomination follows his controversial ousting from the role under Trump for opposing cuts to FEMA, amid the president’s ongoing push to shift disaster response to states. While Republicans like Senator Hawley slammed FEMA’s sluggish response to disasters like those in St. Louis, Hamilton admitted systemic flaws and promised to simplify processes and improve customer service. He also confirmed nearly 350 new hires to fill critical vacancies and acknowledged that Western states need tailored aid for wildfires and environmental recovery — rejecting a one-size-fits-all approach.

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