Overview
- Fresh off stepping down as FBI deputy director, Bongino declared he will oppose what he calls 'black-pillers, life-losers, grifters and bums' whom he accuses of undermining the movement.
- He detailed what he describes as grifter tactics that 'overload you with information' without evidence and said announcements about his show's return are coming.
- The feud erupted after Gaetz asked X’s Grok chatbot about Bongino’s electoral history, prompting Bongino to fire back with profanity and insults including 'suckling little doggie.'
- Gaetz responded by highlighting his refusal of PAC and lobbyist donations and resurfacing an old Bongino clip, as coverage noted Bongino’s past unsuccessful runs in 2012, 2014 and 2016.
- Some outlets also pointed to ongoing criticism of Bongino’s brief FBI tenure, including a narrowly sourced report alleging he approved an Epstein-related memo, a claim not broadly corroborated.