Dan Bongino Appointed As FBI Deputy Director Amid Controversy

Feb. 24, 2025, 5:03 pm ET

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  • Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and conservative media personality, has been appointed as the FBI’s new deputy director.
  • Bongino will serve under Kash Patel, a Trump loyalist who was recently sworn in as FBI director.
  • This appointment has raised concerns due to Bongino’s lack of FBI experience and his history of spreading conspiracy theories.