Dan Bongino Appointed FBI Deputy Director Despite History of Controversial Claims

The former Secret Service agent and right-wing podcaster steps into a senior FBI role, raising concerns over his past rhetoric and qualifications.

Dan Bongino, a staunch Trump ally and former Secret Service agent, has been named Deputy Director of the FBI by President Donald Trump.
Bongino's appointment follows FBI Director Kash Patel's controversial rise to leadership, signaling a shift toward politically loyal figures in the bureau's top ranks.
Bongino has a history of promoting conspiracy theories, including unsubstantiated claims about the FBI's involvement in election interference and January 6 pipe bomb investigations.
Despite his new role, Bongino has continued hosting his partisan podcast to fulfill sponsor contracts, promoting products tied to far-right and survivalist themes.
Ethics experts have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest stemming from Bongino's media ventures and their implications for public trust in the FBI.