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- India Today
Trump names 22-year-old to lead major terrorism prevention centre
Thomas Fugatea, a 22-year-old college graduate, with no previous government leadership or security experience, is now heading the Centre for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, commonly referred to as CP3, at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the US. Fugate, a former gardener and grocery store worker who graduated from college last year, was hired by DHS in February, The Daily Mail reported, citing his LinkedIn replaced veteran Bill Braniff, who had more than 20 years of experience in national security. While the Trump administration defends the move, critics call it "reckless".It is DHS's main platform to fight terrorism within the US. CP3 also boasts an $18 million grant program, which Fugate will have responsibility for. The Trump administration fiercely defended the move, praising in particular Fugate's work ethic, according to a report in the Daily Mail. Fugate's LinkedIn profile, which lacks all the details on him, does not list any background in counterterrorism or related security S BACKGROUND INCLUDES WORK IN LANDSCAPING AND RETAILDespite no relevant experience for the job, Fugate does have an impressive internship history, having worked for the conservative Heritage Foundation and in the House of Representatives, The Daily Mail professional page also mentions time spent running a gardening and landscaping business, along with experience as a grocery store news about his appointment caused concerns among counterterrorism experts and nonprofit groups supported by said they turned to LinkedIn for intel on Fugate — an unknown in their field — and were stunned to see a photo of "a college kid" with a flag pin on his lapel posing with a sharply arched eyebrow," ProPublica, a New York-based news portal, reported."Maybe he's a wunderkind. Maybe he's Doogie Howser and has everything at 21-years-old, or whatever he is, to lead the office. But that's not likely the case," ProPublica quoted one counterterrorism researcher who has worked with CP3 officials for years as saying. "It sounds like putting the intern in charge," the researcher the past seven weeks, the US has seen at least five major targeted attacks, including a car bombing in California and the shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members in this backdrop, current and former national security officials say the Trump administration's decision to shift counterterrorism resources to immigration and leave the violence-prevention portfolio to inexperienced appointees is "reckless," according to ProPublica. "We're entering very dangerous territory," one long-time US counterterrorism official HOUSE SLAMS PROPUBLICA REPORTadvertisementThe White House pushed back on the ProPublica report, saying that CP3 is not responsible for all counterterrorism functions."Combatting terrorism is a government-wide effort under the Trump Administration," White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson told The Daily Mail in a statement.'"The notion that this single office is responsible for preventing terrorism is not only incorrect, it's ignorant," Jackson replaced army veteran Bill Braniff, who stepped down in March following a 20% staff cut by the Trump administration. He had over 20 years' experience in national security. "If I cannot advance the prevention mission from inside the government for now, I will do what I can outside of government," he wrote in a LinkedIn post announcing his resignation, according to a report in The Independent."CP3 is the inheritor of the primary and founding mission of DHS, to prevent terrorism," he taking up the new leadership responsibilities, Fugate was hired as a "special assistant" in an immigration office at the DHS, The Independent was involved in the Trump campaign last year and attended the Republican National Convention. He also held the role of secretary general in a Model United Nations senior DHS official, in a statement, told ProPublica that Fugate's CP3 duties were added to his role as an aide in an Immigration & Border Security office."Due to his success, he has been temporarily given additional leadership responsibilities in the Centre for Prevention Programs and Partnerships office," the official told the outlet. "This is a credit to his work ethic and success on the job," he added.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Signal war-chat leak: Pentagon watchdog probes if orders given to Hegseth's aides to delete messages
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (File photo) The Pentagon's watchdog is investigating whether any of Secretary Pete Hegseth 's staff were instructed to delete Signal messages that possibly communicated sensitive military details to a journalist, based on documents and information from two sources familiar with the inquiry, quoted by the Associated Press. The investigation centres on the dissemination of information via the messaging platform regarding the March 15 strikes against Houthi positions in Yemen. The timing is significant as Hegseth prepares for his first congressional testimony since confirmation, where he will likely address concerns about his information management practices, recent senior staff departures, and internal leak investigations. Previous scrutiny has focused on Hegseth's installation of an non-secure internet connection bypassing security protocols, and his sharing of military operation details in multiple Signal conversations. The communications included separate chats with his family members and senior national security officials, with The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg accidentally included in one group. The investigation scope includes identifying who posted information and had access to Hegseth's device, according to AP sources and documents. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo The sources spoke anonymously due to restrictions on discussing the matter. Some lawmakers from both parties have criticised Hegseth's sharing of operational details before mission completion, suggesting such actions could have endangered pilots and would typically result in dismissal for lower-ranking personnel. Whilst Hegseth maintains the shared information was unclassified, multiple defence experts assert that such specific pre-strike details would not normally be permitted on unsecured devices. "I said repeatedly, nobody is texting war plans," Hegseth told Fox News Channel in April after reporting emerged about the chat that included his family members. "I look at war plans every day. What was shared over Signal then and now, however you characterize it, was informal, unclassified coordinations, for media coordinations and other things. That's what I've said from the beginning." President Donald Trump has maintained support for Hegseth, acknowledging his challenges during a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery. Since the Signal controversy, Hegseth has reduced media interactions, avoiding Pentagon press briefings, with his spokesperson conducting only one such session. The investigation was initiated at the request of Senate Armed Services Committee leadership, including Chairman Senator Roger Wicker and ranking Democrat Senator Jack Reed. While Signal offers encrypted communications, it remains vulnerable to hacking and lacks approval for classified information transmission. The Defence Department highlighted these vulnerabilities on March 14, one day before the Houthi strikes. Trump justified the Houthi operations citing their "unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence and terrorism" and their disruption of vital shipping routes. Between November 2023 and January, Houthi forces attacked over 100 vessels, causing two sinkings and four fatalities. Their leadership linked these actions to opposing Israel's Gaza operations.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Thomas Fugate: A novice who replaced an army veteran to lead US terror prevention centre
Thomas Fugate, the 22-year-old college graduate, with no previous government leadership or security experience, has been picked up by US President Donald Trump to head the Centre for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, as first reported by ProPublica. Thomas Fugate has been appointed to a leadership role in the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, known as CP3, which works to combat terrorism, school shootings and other hate-driven violence. This includes an $18 million grant program intended to help communities battle violent extremism, reports The Independent. Here are key things you need to know about Thomas Fugate: -Thomas Fugate, a former gardener and grocery store worker who graduated from college last year, was hired by DHS in February, The Daily Mail reported, citing his LinkedIn profile. -The University of Texas at San Antonio graduate landed a position on Donald Trump's campaign in 2024 and then he was subsequently hired by DHS. -A former Heritage Foundation intern and self-described "Trumplican", Fugate's LinkedIn profile does not show experience in counterterrorism or any related security-related fields. He also does not have an impressive internship history. -On Thomas Fugate's professional page are stints running a gardening and landscaping business as well as experience working as a grocery store associate. In 2020, he was working as a self-employed 'Landscape Business Owner.' Live Events ALSO READ: Meet Thomas Fugate: 22-year-old ex-gardener and grocery store assistant to lead $18 million terror prevention team -Prior to his work as a gardener—while studying for a degree in politics and law—Fugate worked at an H-E-B supermarket in Austin, Texas, as a 'Cross Functional Team Member', according to The Daily Beast. -According to his LinkedIn, he would 'perform various activities around every department of the store, fulfilling key duties contributing to store operations.' He has served as an 'advance team member' on President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, according to his LinkedIn page. -Fugate was reportedly hired as a 'special assistant' in an immigration office at the DHS in February, according to ProPublica. He then took over CP3 after its previous director quit. -"Tom Fugate has performed well in his current role as a Confidential Assistant in our Immigration & Border Security suboffice," a DHS official told Daily Mail, adding this is a credit to his work ethic and success on the job. ALSO READ: Amid Trump-Musk spat, Tesla CEO's immigration status under scanner. Can President deport him? -The recent appointment of a University of San Antonio graduate has raised concerns among counterterrorism experts and insiders. 'It sounds like putting the intern in charge,' a counterterrorism researcher who has experience working with CP3 told ProPublica. 'We're entering very dangerous territory,' another longtime counterterrorism official said. -Fulgate took over from Army veteran Bill Braniff, who resigned in March after the Trump administration cut 20 percent of his staff, accoridng to The Independent. Braniff has more than 20 years' experience in national security. -Replacing Braniff with Fulgate is 'an insult,' a source told ProPublica. Braniff helped with the move 'toward evidence-based approaches to terrorism prevention' in a field still dealing with post-9/11 work that was predisposed to stigmatizing Muslims, the source added. 'They really started to shift the conversation and shift the public thinking. It was starting to get to the root of the problem,' they said. 'Now that's all gone."
