FEMA Head Replaced After Testifying Against Agency Cuts | JQJO

FEMA's acting administrator, Cameron Hamilton, was abruptly replaced by David Richardson, a DHS official, a day after testifying against proposed FEMA dismantling. Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, voiced concerns about FEMA's efficiency and disagreed with proposals to eliminate the agency. President Trump, who has criticized FEMA's performance, recently created a review council to reform the disaster response system. Richardson, a former Marine, lacks disaster management experience. The change sparked criticism from Rep. DeLauro, who accused Trump of firing anyone lacking blind loyalty.