Dan Bongino Appointed FBI Deputy Director by President Trump
Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and conservative commentator, will serve under recently confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel.
- President Donald Trump announced Dan Bongino's appointment as FBI deputy director via a post on Truth Social.
- Bongino, a former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent, is known for his conservative podcast and past roles in media, including Fox News hosting.
- He will work alongside Kash Patel, who was confirmed as FBI director last week, signaling a leadership shift at the bureau.
- Bongino has been a vocal supporter of Trump and has previously promoted controversial claims about the 2020 election.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was recently confirmed, will oversee both Bongino and Patel in their new roles.