Thomas Fugate, a 22 year old, recent college graduate

[Erda]

Has now been appointed to lead terror prevention in the United States.

Inexperienced, perhaps malleable, in over his head - clueless.

The question is, "Why?"


https://lailluminator.com/2025/06/07/trump-terrorism/

[cbabe]

1. Betcha a wooden nickle he's a closeted someone's boy toy.

[underpants]

2. Seems that Trump is diverting resources from investigating his MAGA crowd

The office’s mission has changed overnight, with a pivot away from focusing on domestic extremism, especially far-right movements. The “terrorism” category that framed the agency’s work for years was abruptly expanded to include drug cartels, part of what DHS staffers call an overarching message that border security is the only mission that matters. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has largely left terrorism prevention to the states.

In these circles, two main theories have emerged to explain Fugate’s unusual ascent. One is that the Trump administration rewarded a Gen Z campaign worker with a resume-boosting title that comes with little real power because the office is in shambles.

The other is that the White House installed Fugate to oversee a pivot away from traditional counterterrorism lanes and to steer resources toward MAGA-friendly sheriffs and border security projects before eventually shuttering operations. In this scenario, Fugate was described as “a minder” and “a babysitter.”

[sop]

3. Fugate's job will be to recruit violent rightwing domestic extremists to terrorize immigrants.

[Hey Joe]

4. That's rich

Another unqualified mindless automaton who will slavishly follow unlawful orders from above.
No questions asked.
“Hey, look at me ma!”
Christ I have scotch older than him.