President Donald Trump announced that conservative talk show host Dan Bongino will be the next deputy director of the FBI, joining recent appointee Kash Patel. Bongino’s appointment does not require Senate confirmation. In a social media post, Bongino praised FBI staff as dedicated people deserving of supportive leadership. Bongino’s background includes serving as a police officer in New York City and a member of the U.S. Secret Service. He is a New York Times best-selling author and former Fox News host. Bongino was banned from YouTube in 2022 for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
The Dan Bongino Show is a popular conservative podcast that tackles political issues. As the new deputy director of the FBI, Bongino is expected to give up his podcast. The role of the deputy FBI director is to oversee the bureau’s domestic and international operations and manage the special agents in field offices across the country. The FBI employs over 38,000 people with a budget exceeding $11 billion.
Overall, Bongino’s background in law enforcement, media, and politics provides him with a wealth of experience for his new role at the FBI. ArrayCollection of various roles held by Dan Bongino, along with his podcast and leadership role at the FBI.
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