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President Trump Names 22-Year-Old to Lead DHS Terror Prevention Center

Critics question his lack of counterterrorism experience with the U.S. on high alert for retaliatory attacks from Iran.

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Overview

  • Thomas Fugate was tapped in May to head the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships after Army veteran William Braniff resigned over staffing cuts.
  • A ProPublica investigation published June 4 found that Fugate’s résumé includes only landscaping and grocery clerk work and no background in counterterrorism.
  • Sen. Chris Murphy publicly criticized the appointment on June 22, highlighting concerns as major cities brace for potential terrorist strikes from Iran.
  • The CP3 division oversees an $18 million grant program designed to prevent hate-fueled violence and targeted attacks across the country.
  • Critics contend that Fugate’s selection reflects political loyalty rather than professional expertise amid broader DHS downsizing.