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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Appoints Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director
Caption: Trump Appoints Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director. US President Donald Trump has appointed right-wing commentator Dan Bongino as the new deputy director of the FBI, announcing the decision on social media and calling him "a man of incredible love and passion for our Country. Bongino, 50, previously served as a New York police officer and Secret Service agent, protecting Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, before becoming a popular conservative media figure. Known for his self-titled podcast, The Dan Bongino Show, Bongino has gained a massive following, with some of his social media posts outperforming major news outlets. He has pledged to step away from the podcast to focus on his new role. Bongino will serve as deputy under newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel, who was narrowly approved by the Senate despite Democratic concerns over potential political bias. After the announcement, Bongino expressed gratitude on X. thanking Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Director Patel for the opportunity. Bongino, who has run for Congress three times, is known for his aggressive conservative commentary. His podcast often criticizes liberals, with recent episodes titled "Trump Keeps Delivering And The Libs Are Seething”. He has frequently engaged in social media feuds, notably with author Stephen King, and has built a reputation for staunchly defending Trump and attacking his critics. Democrats have warned that Patel's leadership could lead to retribution against Trump’s political opponents, though Patel has denied such intentions and pledged to "rebuild" the bureau. Trump emphasized that Bongino’s appointment would help restore "Fairness, Justice, Law and Order" in the FBI, aligning with his broader goals for reshaping federal agencies. With Bongino's loyalty to Trump and history of conservative activism, critics fear the FBI’s independence could be compromised, while supporters see it as a return to law and order. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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