Former U.S. Secret Service agent Dan Bongino, a conservative pundit with a popular podcast and TV shows, has been selected as the FBI deputy director by President Donald Trump.
The big picture: Trump announced Bongino’s appointment on his Truth Social platform, praising him as a patriot with profound love for the country, heralding it as beneficial for law enforcement and American justice.
- The move to appoint Bongino follows the recent swearing-in of Kash Patel, another Trump ally, as the FBI director, indicating a shift towards reshaping the bureau and refocusing on traditional crime-fighting activities.
- Bongino’s background includes serving on the presidential details for Presidents Obama and Bush before rising to prominence as a right-wing media personality.
- The appointment of Bongino as the FBI deputy director signals a significant change in the leadership structure of the agency, with key Trump allies now occupying top positions, impacting the future direction and operations of the bureau.
