Trump Appoints Dan Bongino as FBI Deputy Director

This decision has generated significant attention given Bongino's prominent right-wing views and history in law enforcement.

In a recent announcement on social media, President Donald Trump appointed Dan Bongino, a conservative commentator and former law enforcement officer, as the deputy director of the FBI. Praising Bongino's "incredible love and passion for our Country," Trump declared that he would work under the newly confirmed FBI Director, Kash Patel.

At 50 years old, Bongino is a former member of the NYPD and the Secret Service, having provided protection for Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He is well-known for his self-titled podcast, which reportedly garners more engagement on social media than established news outlets like Fox News and CNN. Following Trump’s announcement, Bongino expressed his gratitude on social media, thanking the president and others involved in his appointment.

In his announcement, Trump highlighted Bongino's willingness to set aside his podcast for this new role, promising that "Fairness, Justice, Law and Order will be brought back to America, and quickly.” Trump continued to assert that Bongino would perform "an incredible job" in the FBI.

Bongino has made multiple attempts to run for Congress and has a reputation for his combative conservative commentary, often targeting critics of Trump on social media. Titles of his recent podcast episodes include "Trump Keeps Delivering And The Libs Are Seething" and "The Only People Who Love Crime Are Criminals!!!" Throughout his career, Bongino has publicly stated that opposing liberal ideologies is a central focus of his life.

His new boss, Kash Patel, was narrowly confirmed by the Senate last week, amid concerns from Democrats regarding potential political retribution against opponents. However, Patel has promised to work towards "rebuilding" the agency, distancing himself from accusations of political vendettas.