Dan Bongino officially stepped into his role as Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Monday, immediately paying tribute to fallen agents at the agency’s Wall of Honor. The moment was acknowledged by the FBI, who said:
“After his swearing-in ceremony as FBI Deputy Director, Dan Bongino paid his respects at the Wall of Honor, honoring the brave members of the FBI who made the ultimate sacrifice and reflecting on the legacy of those who paved the way in the pursuit of justice and security.”
Bongino said in a Monday post on X:
“It is an honor to serve as Deputy Director for the Federal Bureau of Investigation at such a critical time for our nation. The American people deserve a justice system that is transparent, accountable, and committed to the rule of law”
Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer, was appointed to his role in the FBI as part of President Trump’s overhaul of the agency. Bongino’s career began in 1995 when he joined the NYPD and later the U.S. Secret Service in 1999. During his tenure, he served on the elite Presidential Protective Division, providing security for Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
Not long after leaving government service, Bongino entered politics before transitioning into the media world with Fox News and then launching one of the most successful conservative podcasts on the planet—The Dan Bongino Show.
Trump appointed Bongino Deputy Director of the FBI under Kash Patel on February 23. Bongino will be responsible for overseeing the bureau’s daily operations, including intelligence and investigative activities worldwide. Notably, Bongino has been a vocal critic of issues related to the FBI and the Secret Service, which will undoubtedly bring a much-needed new approach to the agency.
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