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Trump Names Right-Wing Podcaster and Loyalist Dan Bongino as Deputy Director of the FBI

HeadlineFeb 24, 2025

Donald Trump has picked the right-wing podcaster Dan Bongino to become the deputy director of the FBI. Bongino is a former Secret Service agent who has a long record of supporting Trump, questioning the 2020 election results and promoting conspiracy theories. Bongino will serve under FBI Director Kash Patel, who is also set to become the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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