In a bold and refreshing decision, President Trump has appointed Dan Bongino, a top conservative radio host and a hefty 12-year veteran of the Secret Service, as the new deputy director of the FBI. It’s like finding gold in a mountain of bureaucratic coal; Bongino’s track record in law enforcement and his unapologetically pro-American stance make him a perfect fit for the embattled agency. Trump, in a Truth Social post, celebrated this move as a significant boost for law enforcement and American justice, and he couldn’t be more right.
Bongino, who rose to fame with his successful podcast and radio show, has long been an outspoken advocate for much-needed reforms within the FBI and Secret Service. His experience as an NYPD officer and a Special Agent with the Secret Service equips him with a unique perspective on what ails these agencies. Trump pointed out that Bongino is ready to hang up his microphone to focus on restoring law and order, a testament to his dedication to the American people. The duo of Bongino and Kash Patel, the newly appointed FBI Director, promises a return to fairness, justice, and a refreshing dose of accountability.
"Layered incompetence is intent" Bongino
President Trump has just named Dan Bongino as Deputy Director of the FBI
Bongino joins Kash Patel
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When Bongino testified before Congress about the security threats surrounding Trump post-assassination attempt, the insights he shared should send shivers down the spines of those still clinging to outdated practices. He stressed the need for modernization and identified a gap so wide that one could fit the entire swamp of Washington, D.C. inside it. His remarks about the Secret Service’s reliance on obsolete technology underscore a broader issue: federal agencies, like the FBI, are in desperate need of reform. This isn’t just about securing the president; it’s about restoring trust in institutions that have lost their way.
The challenges within the FBI and Secret Service are mirrored in Bongino’s fiery critiques of former FBI Director Christopher Wray and the agency’s politically motivated actions. From the FBI’s ham-fisted approach to January 6th investigations to its relentless targeting of Trump and his allies, the agency’s credibility is hanging by a thread. Bongino aptly pointed out that if any private organization operated with such disarray, heads would roll, and angry shareholders would demand accountability. But while regular businesses can fire incompetents, it seems the deep state bureaucracy is impervious to such market forces.
Something has to give, and Bongino’s elevation may just be the jolt the FBI needs. He has called for relocating the bureau’s headquarters out of D.C. to prevent the paralysis of partisan politics. That idea is not only refreshing but practical. If the FBI’s leadership was physically removed from D.C.’s political pressures, perhaps they could focus on actual law enforcement rather than playing political games. With Patel and Bongino at the helm, the promise of resurrecting true accountability and professionalism at the FBI isn’t just wishful thinking; it’s a legitimate possibility. America is ready for leaders who see the truth, not just the party lines, and Bongino fits that bill to a T.