Dan Bongino Appointed as Deputy FBI Director

President Trump has appointed conservative media personality and ex-Secret Service agent Dan Bongino as Deputy Director of the FBI.

Key Details: Bongino served on the New York Police Department before joining the U.S. Secret Service during the President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama administrations. As Deputy Director of the FBI, Bongino will oversee the day-to-day operations of the FBI, including oversight of sensitive and high-profile investigations.

Key Quote: On Truth Social, President Donald 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. Working with our great new United States Attorney General, Pam Bondi, and Director Patel, Fairness, Justice, Law and Order will be brought back to America, and quickly. Congratulations Dan!"

For Context: Bongino's role does not require Senate confirmation and comes days after Kash Patel was confirmed as the Bureau's director. The appointment comes as Trump seeks to expand the powers of law enforcement and test the limits of presidential authority. Notably, Bongino has appeared on Fox News (Right bias) as both a host and guest.

How the Media Covered it: Trump supporters are celebrating Bongino's selection, while The Washington Post (Lean Left) is reporting that Bongino has "built a media empire adopting pro-Trump views," such as claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged, and that his appointment adds to concerns about lack of experience at the FBI as 1,500 staff and agents are being transferred to satellite offices.