Thomas Fugate Age, Education, Career, Ethnicity, Salary, Biography

Last Updated on: 12th June 2025, 11:55 pm

Who is Thomas Fugate? Biography, Wiki

Thomas Fugate recently stepped into the national spotlight after former President Donald Trump appointed him to lead a critical homeland security office. His journey—from gardening and grocery stores to counterterrorism—raises eyebrows and questions.

Thomas Fugate Age

Born in 2002, the age of Thomas Fugate is 22 years old. His rapid ascent in federal government circles began just months after college graduation.

Short Bio And Some Quick Facts

Complete Real Name	Thomas C. Fugate III
Nickname	Thomas Fugate
Year of Birth	2002
Age	22 years
Place of Birth	Texas, USA
Zodiac Sign	Update Soon
Parents	Update Soon
Education	Bachelor’s Degree (Politics and Law)
Institute	University of Texas at San Antonio
Occupation	DHS Terror Prevention Team Lead
Relationship Status	Single
Wife	Update Soon
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Update Soon
Religion	[Update Soon]
Height	Update Soon
Weight	Update Soon
Eye color	Brown
Hair color	Black-Brown
Salary (As of 2025)	$90,000–$150,000 Per Year
Net Worth (As of 2025)	Update Soon
Category	Biography

Education

Thomas Fugate education culminated in a 2023 bachelor’s degree in Politics and Law from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His academic years included part-time supermarket work.

Family

Public records reveal little about the family of Thomas Fugate. Details on the siblings or parents of Thomas Fugate remain private.

Thomas Fugate Wife

No information confirms a spouse or partner. Is Thomas Fugate married? Current evidence suggests he’s single, with no mentions of a wife in media or his social profiles.

Children

Thomas Fugate children aren’t part of his public narrative. At 22, he appears focused on his career.

Career

The career path of Thomas Fugate defies convention:

• 🛒 2019–2023: Grocery clerk at H-E-B in Austin while studying

• 🌿 2020: Self-employed landscaper (“Landscape Business Owner”)

• ⭐ 2023: Advance team member for Trump’s 2024 campaign

• 🏛️ 2024: Internships at Heritage Foundation (architect of Project 2025) and Texas House of Representatives

• 🔐 Feb 2024: Hired as DHS “Special Assistant” for immigration

• 🛡️ June 2024: Named acting head of the DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3)

Important Notes:

• CP3 tackles terrorism and hate-based violence nationwide

• His promotion followed the previous director’s sudden exit

• DHS called his rise a “credit to his work ethic”

Why His Appointment Surprised Experts

• CP3 oversees $20M+ in terrorism-prevention grants

• He replaced a director with 30 years’ experience

• One researcher compared it to “putting the intern in charge”

“Tom Fugate has performed well… This is a credit to his work ethic.”
— Senior DHS Official to The Daily Beast

Religion

Thomas Fugate religion isn’t public knowledge. His social media stresses patriotism over faith.

Ethnicity and Nationality

Thomas Fugate ethnicity is unreported, but his nationality is American. Texas roots define his identity.

Height and Weight

How tall is Thomas Fugate? Physical stats like weight are not publicly documented. Photos suggest an average build.

Salary

Thomas Fugate salary as CP3’s acting leader is undisclosed. Federal pay scales suggest $90,000–$150,000 for similar roles.

Net Worth

Thomas Fugate’s net worth remains speculative. Limited career history implies modest assets, though political connections could accelerate his financial growth.

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