Trump’s FEMA nominee promises ‘objective’ approach to disaster aid (opens original article in a new tab)

Trump's FEMA nominee, Cameron Hamilton, assured senators of an objective approach to disaster aid, amid concerns over potential partisanship and past controversies.

• Cameron Hamilton, Trump's FEMA nominee, pledged to be 'fair and reasonable' in disaster aid evaluations.
• Hamilton faced questions about potential partisanship in disaster declarations and distanced himself from some controversial policies.
• Senate committee members expressed support for FEMA's mission despite Trump's past threats to dismantle it.
• Hamilton's nomination comes as the administration shifts away from dismantling FEMA, with concerns over partisan approval of disaster requests.