‘Unqualified henchmen’: fears rise as Trump names far-right podcaster as FBI deputy director

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/24/dan-bongino-fbi-deputy-director

Dan Bongino’s installation in high-ranking law enforcement role sparks concern in both Republicans and Democrats

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How Dan Bongino Went From Infowars to FBI Deputy Director

https://www.wired.com/story/dan-bongino-fbi-deputy-director-infowars/

Dan Bongino rose through the ranks of right-wing media thanks to his unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump and willingness to push baseless conspiracies—including about the FBI.

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Trump's loyalty-first FBI

https://www.axios.com/2025/02/24/dan-bongino-fbi-deputy-director-trump

President Trump named bombastic MAGA podcast star Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director — a role that doesn't require Senate confirmation, and typically goes to a senior agent.

With loyalist Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director, the bureau can function effectively as Trump's private security force.

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Trump Names Dan Bongino As Deputy Director Of The FBI

https://www.mediaite.com/politics/breaking-trump-names-dan-bongino-as-deputy-director-of-the-fbi/

Donald Trump on Sunday evening appointed conservative firebrand Dan Bongino as the next deputy director of the FBI to serve along with Director Kash Patel.

Bongino is a former Fox News host and well-known conservative podcaster who supported Trump throughout the 2024 election. He is a close ally of Patel and will now serve directly under him at the FBI, according to a Sunday night post.

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