Dan Bongino Named FBI Deputy Director

THE NEWS

Conservative commentator Dan Bongino has been appointed as the Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by the Trump administration.

President Donald Trump announced Bongino’s selection in a Truth Social post on Sunday night. He will serve under newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel.

Bongino, 50, is a former New York City police officer and U.S. Secret Service agent, best known recently as a Conservative radio host and podcaster.​

TIMELINE

February 23, 2025 – Trump Announces Bongino Pick

On Sunday night, President Trump revealed via Truth Social that he and Director Patel had selected Dan Bongino as the FBI’s Deputy Director.​

“Great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice,” Trump wrote. “Dan Bongino, a man of incredible love and passion for our Country, has just been named the next DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE FBI, by the man who will be the best ever Director, Kash Patel.”

Trump lauded Bongino’s extensive law enforcement experience, pointing to his time in the NYPD, his years as a Secret Service agent, and his work exposing corruption in federal agencies. “He was a member of the New York Police Department (New York’s Finest!), a highly respected Special Agent with the United States Secret Service, and is now one of the most successful Podcasters in the Country, something he is willing and prepared to give up in order to serve,” Trump wrote.

The president made it clear that Bongino will be instrumental in carrying out his administration’s agenda alongside Patel and newly appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Working with our great new United States Attorney General, Pam Bondi, and Director Patel, Fairness, Justice, Law and Order will be brought back to America, and quickly. Congratulations Dan!”

February 24, 2025 – Bongino Responds

Bongino confirmed on Monday that he will leave his talk show to take on the FBI position​.

“It’s not going to be the last show, but we’ve only got a few more left with you,” Bongino told viewers. “So, obviously, we’re going to be working with a team of people to make this transition from me, political commentator Dan, to Deputy Director of the FBI Dan.”

“Those are different roles, require different skills. Skills I have and have used before and I plan to use again. It’s going to hurt to leave you,” he explained.

Bongino reassured his audience that his departure would not affect the content produced by his wife and daughters, who have played a major role in managing his brand. “I’ll discuss over the course of the coming days, I’ll be with you for a little bit longer on radio and on my show, I will discuss exactly what’s going to happen.”

He continued, “My wife has been running the business for a long time. I don’t get involved with the business at all. I do the talking.”

“The FBI belongs to the American people. It doesn’t belong to me. It doesn’t belong to anyone else but the American people. But this is the honor of a lifetime, and it’s a serious mission. And I plan on implementing that vision,” Bongino finished.

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REACTIONS

Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert posted on X, formerly Twitter: "This. Is. EVERYTHING!!"

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, posted on X: "Wow! BREAKING: Great patriot and dear friend Dan Bongino has just been named Deputy Director of the FBI. This is incredible news!! Thank you @dbongino for the sacrifice. I know this is in service to our country. America just got a huge upgrade."

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted: "Huge congrats to my friend Dan Bongino. No better patriot or professional. Patel-Bongino atop the FBI is pure [fire emoji]."

President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social: "Great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice! Dan Bongino, a man of incredible love and passion for our Country, has just been named the next DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE FBI, by the man who will be the best ever Director, Kash Patel. Working with our great new United States Attorney General, Pam Bondi, and Director Patel, Fairness, Justice, Law and Order will be brought back to America, and quickly. Congratulations Dan!"

Dan Bongino while sharing Trump's announcement on X: "Thank you Mr. President, Attorney General Bondi, and Director Patel."

WHAT'S NEXT

Trump's appointment of the FBI deputy director does not require Senate confirmation, meaning Bongino will face no issues in assuming the role.