President Trump names right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director

Ryan Lucas

February 24, 2025 / 1:35 pm

President Trump has named right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as the FBI's deputy director. That means Bongino will be the number two official behind the recently confirmed director Kash Patel.

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President Trump names right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director

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