President Donald Trump has announced that popular conservative commentator Dan Bongino will serve as deputy director of the FBI.
Bongino, a former Secret Service agent, will now work alongside Trump’s new FBI Director Kash Patel.
Trump revealed in a statement that Bongino was picked by Patel.
In a post on Truth Social on Sunday night, Trump wrote:
“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.”
The president said Bongino has a Master’s Degree in Psychology from the City University of New York and an MBA from Penn State.
“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.
“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!”
“Another aspect of the life of Dan Bongino that I think is very important,” Trump added later.
“He has a great wife, Paula, and two wonderful daughters who truly love their dad.
“What an incredible job Dan will do!!!”
Bongino, who served on former President Obama’s Secret Service security detail, is also a former Fox News host.
Shortly after the announcement, Bongino responded on X, saying:
“Thank you, Mr. President, Attorney General Bondi, and Director Patel.”
Patel was sworn in to serve as the ninth FBI director on Friday.
The new FBI chief was confirmed after a narrow Senate vote of 51-49.
Patel is a vociferous opponent of the investigations into Trump.
However, he vowed during his confirmation hearing last month that he would not engage in political retribution against agents who worked on the classified documents case against Trump and other politically sensitive matters.
But his confirmation comes at a time when the FBI’s activities, leadership, and personnel decisions are being closely scrutinized for signs of politicization or retaliation.
Patel held a number of national security roles during Trump’s first administration.
He served as chief of staff to acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller, senior advisor to the acting director of national intelligence, and National Security Council official.
Bongino has long been an outspoken advocate for Trump.
He raised serious concerns following the first near-assassination of the president on July 13.
Bongino was reportedly being considered for the position of U.S. Secret Service director in November 2024, according to CNN.
He had previously served with the New York Police Department from 1995 to 1999.
In 1999, became a Secret Service special agent until 2011.
He later transitioned to hosting a podcast, “The Dan Bongino Show,” in 2017.
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