Dan Bongino: Trump names podcaster as deputy FBI director

Summary

Trump has appointed conservative podcaster Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director, despite his lack of FBI experience.

Bongino, a former Secret Service and police officer, is a staunch Trump ally who promotes election fraud claims and attacks political opponents, once saying, “My life is all about owning the libs now.”

His appointment follows the confirmation of FBI Director Kash Patel, another Trump loyalist. Critics worry their leadership could politicize the agency.

Bongino’s role does not require Senate approval, and Trump announced he will step away from his podcast.