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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Rohit David

Who Is Thomas Fugate? Education, Parents And Why Is He Heading A Major Anti-Terrorism Group At 22?

Thomas Fugate, a 22-year-old Trump loyalist, leads DHS’s anti-terrorism unit despite no security experience. Can he handle the challenge, or is it a reckless move? (Credit: Ron Filipkowski X Post of Thomas Fugate)

At the age of 22, Thomas Fugate, a recent college graduate, has been thrust into leading the US Department of Homeland Security's Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships(CP3), a key anti-terrorism hub and steers a £14.4 million ($18 million) programme to combat violent extremism.

His appointment by the Trump administration, despite no apparent national security experience, has sparked criticism.

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