2nd Amendment Defender, Dan Bongino, Named as New FBI Deputy Director ~ VIDEO

Thank you Mr. President, Attorney General Bondi, and Director Patel. pic.twitter.com/bJqIDbWLEE

— Dan Bongino (@dbongino) February 24, 2025

Washington, D.C. — In a bold move that solidifies his commitment to reshaping federal law enforcement, President Donald Trump has appointed conservative commentator, former Secret Service agent, and staunch Second Amendment advocate Dan Bongino as the new Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Bongino will serve under newly confirmed FBI/ATF Director Kash Patel, forming a leadership team that is expected to overhaul the agency’s direction and priorities.

Trump announced the appointment on Truth Social, calling Bongino “a man of incredible love and passion for our Country” and a key player in restoring “Fairness, Justice, Law and Order” at the bureau. Bongino, who has built a massive following through his podcast, The Dan Bongino Show, and tenure at Fox News, is now stepping away from broadcasting to take on the role.

A New Direction for the FBI

Bongino’s appointment signals a shift in the FBI’s leadership, moving away from career bureaucrats and toward individuals with a focus on traditional law enforcement and accountability. His selection follows Kash Patel’s recent confirmation as FBI Director, another major win for Trump’s mission to “Make the FBI Great Again.”

While critics highlight Bongino’s lack of FBI experience, supporters argue that his background in the New York Police Department and U.S. Secret Service, combined with his unfiltered approach to law enforcement and national security, make him an ideal choice to clean up an agency plagued by political interference.

Bongino’s Vision: “Crime-Fighting, Not Political Games”

Bongino has been vocal about his vision for the FBI, emphasizing a return to crime-fighting fundamentals. Addressing concerns from Democrats about political retribution, he stated on his show, “Kash Patel is there for one reason—he is there to make the FBI great again.” Bongino also made it clear that the FBI, under his leadership, would prioritize real threats rather than political witch hunts.

“How amazing would it be in four years to look back at a high-quality, reformed FBI, free of woke culture and DEI nonsense, making big arrests of real bad guys destroying your community?” he asked his audience.

A Strong Advocate for the Second Amendment

Bongino has been a longtime advocate for gun rights and has consistently opposed restrictive firearm legislation. In his past statements, he has called the Second Amendment a “fail-safe woven into the fabric of our Constitution” and criticized efforts to impose further gun control measures, arguing that they are about controlling people rather than reducing crime. His new role in the FBI could bring a shift in how the agency handles firearms-related cases, potentially moving away from the politically charged policies seen in previous administrations.

A Leadership Team Set to Reshape the FBI

With Bongino as Deputy Director, the FBI is expected to shift its priorities to combatting crime and reducing bureaucratic inefficiency. Director Patel has already signaled major reforms, including relocating hundreds of FBI employees away from Washington, D.C., and refocusing the agency on law enforcement rather than political investigations.

Bongino’s appointment has been met with praise from law enforcement figures and conservative leaders, including Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl, who warned, “The bad guys better keep their heads on a swivel!” Trump supporters view this as another step in dismantling the politicization of federal agencies, a key promise of his administration.

Congratulations to my friend and great patriot Dan Bongino. The bad guys best keep their head on a swivel! https://t.co/7sgs82gls1

— Bruce Pearl (@coachbrucepearl) February 24, 2025

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As Bongino transitions into his new role, the American people will be watching closely to see how his leadership, alongside Patel, will reshape the FBI’s culture and effectiveness, put bad guys behind bars, and bring the FBI back to its core mission—protecting the American people.

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