

Dan Bongino
Dan Bongino, a longtime conservative commentator, radio and talk show host, was appointed deputy director of the FBI in 2025. He is a former police officer, Secret Service agent and Republican congressional candidate.
Dan Bongino, a longtime conservative commentator, radio and talk show host, was appointed deputy director of the FBI in 2025. He is a former police officer, Secret Service agent and Republican congressional candidate.
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