Overview

• Fugate holds a politics degree earned in 2024 and lacks demonstrated national security experience.
• His career path includes interning at the Heritage Foundation and a role on Donald Trump’s campaign.
• The CP3 office oversees nationwide efforts to prevent hate-fueled attacks, school shootings and administers an $18 million grant program to counter violent extremism.
• His only formal leadership record comes from serving as secretary general of a university Model United Nations club.
• Critics warn that his limited security background and partisan ties could compromise CP3’s mission.