For Immediate Release
July 31, 2026
CONTACTS:
Oleg Atbashian
info@PresentDangerChina.org
1:00–2:15 p.m. ET, July 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Until last Saturday, Charles “Sam” Faddis was arguably America’s greatest living patriot. Tragically, on that day, he joined the pantheon of previous generations who contributed greatly to making – and keeping – this country the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Sam’s passing after a COVID-related illness is a tragic loss on so many levels. He was an invaluable member of the Committee on the President Danger: China, as clear-eyed, articulate and influential in addressing the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party as anyone in the Free World.
Sam Faddis served for decades with distinction in public service to our nation, both in uniform as an Army officer and without one as a decorated career undercover operative for the CIA. He was also an Assistant Attorney General in Washington State, a congressional candidate and a grassroots leader in fighting for election integrity, notably in his beloved Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
In his post-government years, Sam continued to render invaluable service to America, notably through his intrepid and fearless reporting at AND Magazine, speeches and countless appearances on programs like “War Room” and “Securing America.”
He pulled no punches and lit the way for constructive-course corrections on national security policy, election integrity and accountability for those responsible for often treacherous deviations.
America needs Sam Faddis now more than ever, and the CPDC is resolved to carry on his legacy of steadfast love of country and resolute determination to defeat its enemies.
The next Committee on the Present Danger: China webinar today from 1:00-2:15 p.m. ET will pay tribute to our fallen hero with war stories, appreciations and celebrations of this remarkable patriot, faithful friend and irrepressible colleague.
Register at PresentDangerChina.org.
What: “In Memoriam: Sam Faddis”
When: 1:00-2:15 p.m. ET, Friday, July 32st.
Who:
Moderator:
Frank Gaffney, President, Institute for the American Future; Vice Chairman, Committee on the Present Danger: China; host, “Securing America”
Panelists:
Brian T. Kennedy, Chairman, Committee on the Present Danger: China; former President, Claremont Institute; President, American Strategy Group; author, China’s War Inside America
Col. John Mills, U.S. Army (Ret.), Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy; former official in the Department of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, National Security Council, The Nation Will Follow: First-hand experiences fighting the Deep State and the Action Plan for the American Citizen
Capt. James Fanell, U.S. Navy, (Ret.), Former Chief of Intelligence and Information Operations, U.S. Pacific Fleet; co-author, Embracing Communist China: America’s Greatest Strategic Failure
Col. Grant Newsham, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.); former Foreign Service Officer; East Asia-based entrepreneur; author, When China Attacks: A Warning to the West
Dr. Karen Siegemund, PhD., President, American Freedom Alliance; former Cold War duty-expert on anti-submarine warfare technologies; thought-leader; freedom-fighter
Dave Walsh, energy sector expert; former President, Mitsubishi Power; consultant, Department of War
Peter McIlvenna, Chief of Staff to Lord Malcolm Pearson; co-founder, Hearts of Oak; podcaster, essayist and U.K. patriot
Col. Rob Maness, U.S. Air Force (Ret.); former Commanding Officer, Strategic Bomber Squadron and Kirkland Air Force Base; host, The Rob Maness Show; author, essayist
Capt. Jay Bolton, U.S. Merchant Marine (Ret.), veteran captail of large commercial vessels and tall ships; co-founder, Merchant Marine Museum
Stephen K. Bannon, Co-Founder, Committee on the Present Danger: China; former Chief White House Strategist; Campaign Chairman, Trump-Pence 2016; host, The War Room; filmmaker; author; change-agent
CONTACTS:
To interview representatives of the CPDC, contact Oleg Atbashian, info@PresentDangerChina.org.
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