In a move that has fans cheering but also wiping away tears, Dan Bongino, the former Secret Service agent turned conservative media powerhouse, is stepping away from his podcast and radio empire to rejoin the fight for America’s safety.
Bongino, who famously took over part of Rush Limbaugh’s legendary time slot after Rush’s passing, was appointed [1] to serve as Deputy Director of the FBI by the Trumpster – and he will start his new job today.
When the announcement was made on Truth Social, Trump said, “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.”
Bongino Stepping in clean house and Make America Safe Again.
Bongino will be tasked with restoring public trust in an agency plagued by controversy, bias accusations, and internal dysfunction. Trump supporters immediately celebrated the decision, seeing Bongino’s background as both a former New York cop and Secret Service agent as exactly what’s needed.
Bongino has been excelling in recent years as a prominent political commentator, podcaster, radio host, and author. Born in 1974, he has demonstrated remarkable resilience and energy, overcoming a battle with cancer while maintaining the vigor and determination required to take on this new role.
In an emotional farewell to the Bongino Army (his listening audience) and after thanking them all as well as his wife and family, his advertisers, his staff and many others, Bongino said, “To walk away from this was, I promise you…was not easy. But I absolutely know that this was the right thing to do.”
A costly call of duty.
Bongino’s decision doesn’t come without personal sacrifice. He’s walking away from a lucrative media empire that includes his nationally syndicated radio show and one of the most downloaded conservative podcasts in America. Even more, he’s leaving behind precious time with his wife, Paula, and their children – not to mention that faces a ferocious evil leftist media who will rake him over the coals and make him a target for the “resistance.”
A fighter who helped expose the Russia hoax.
However, Bongino is no stranger to political battlefields. He was instrumental in exposing the phony Steele dossier that fueled the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, using his platform to bring light to the corruption and misinformation that plagued the investigation.
His relentless efforts to connect with everyday Americans have been well-documented, and he quickly became one of the most trusted voices in conservative media following Limbaugh’s death.
Bongino’s blend of hard-hitting analysis and personal storytelling built a loyal following that now sees him as more than just a broadcaster – but a patriot willing to put country first.
Thank you, Dan. We appreciate you and will truly miss you. While your absence on the airwaves will leave a void – much like when Limbaugh passed – we take comfort in knowing you’re still out there, standing strong, fighting for us, and watching our backs. We will see you on the other side.