Many wondered if former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent, popular radio host, and author Dan Bongino would get a job in the Trump administration, and many hoped he would get the USSS top position, but that went to Sean Curran.
Trump Nominates New Secret Service Director, and You’ll Recognize Him From Iconic Photos
On Sunday night, Trump announced that Bongino would get a plum role after all:
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 followed up that post with another one eight minutes later at 8:50 p.m. ET:
In case you can’t read the TruthSocial post, he said:
Another aspect of the life of Dan Bongino that I think is very important. He has a great wife, Paula, and two wonderful daughters who truly love their dad. What an incredible job Dan will do!!!
More–> Kash Patel Brings the Fire As He’s Sworn in As FBI Director—’There WILL Be Accountability’
Kash Patel Orders 1,500 FBI Agents and Staff Out of the Building on Day One
The news is sure to send already freaking-out leftists into more paroxysms—after all, they still haven’t recovered from Patel’s confirmation:
Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk applauded the appointment:
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.
I always enjoy listening to Bongino on the radio when I get the chance, and I have yet to see him back down to anything or anyone. Congrats, Mr. Bongino.
I’m sure we’ll have more to say about this move in the coming days—keep it here at RedState.
UPDATE post-publication, 2/23/25 9:20 p.m. ET. One of my colleagues has sent me further information:
The following was sent to Dan Bongino Show radio affiliates from Westwood One, which syndicates Bongino’s radio show.
In light of today’s news, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dan Bongino on his decision to take on the role of Deputy Director of the FBI. Dan has entertained and informed tens of millions of listeners every day and we are grateful for our successful partnership. We look forward to welcoming Dan back in the future.
We truly value our affiliates, and we are working hard to bring you the next exciting chapter. We will be in touch about this programming soon. Dan’s last show will be Friday, March 14th.
