Early Life and Education

Daniel John Bongino was born in Queens, New York City, on December 4, 1974. He is of Italian heritage. After completing his studies at Archbishop Molloy High School in 1992, he went on to Queens College. Where ,he obtained a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology. In order to advance his education, Bongino graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Master of Business Administration . Daniel John Bongino…

Career in Law Enforcement

Firstly,from 1995 to 1999, Bongino worked for the New York City Police Department (NYPD), where he started his career. In 1999, he joined the U.S. Secret Service in an attempt to further his career in public service. As a member of the Presidential Protection Division, Bongino provided protection for Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush during his time there. He stayed with the Secret Service until 2011, at which point he left to focus on his political goals. Daniel John Bongino..

Transition to Media and Politics

Bongino entered politics after leaving the Secret Service and made three unsuccessful attempts as a Republican for Congress. Unfazed, he went into the media and rose to prominence as a conservative pundit. Up until April 2023, he presented “Unfiltered with Dan Bongino” on Fox News. He now hosts “The Dan Bongino Show” on Rumble, where he talks about social and political problems.

Health Challenges and Resilience

After finding a tumor in his neck, Bongino was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2020, which presented a serious health concern. While undergoing treatment, he openly discussed his experience, giving those fighting cancer encouragement and hope. Bongino declared that he was in remission by the middle of 2021.Daniel John Bongino..

Recent Appointment as FBI Deputy Director

On February 23, 2025, President Donald Trump appointed Dan Bongino as the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In this role, Bongino will serve under newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel. This appointment has garnered attention due to Bongino’s media prominence and close ties to conservative politics.

Trump taps conservative podcaster Dan Bongino to be deputy FBI director

President Donald Trump has appointed conservative commentator and former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino as the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This unprecedented move marks the first time in the agency’s 117-year history that the second-in-command position is filled by a political appointee rather than a career agent.

Bongino, 50, brings a diverse background to the role. He began his career with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) before serving in the U.S. Secret Service, where he protected Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Transitioning to media, Bongino became a prominent conservative voice, hosting “Unfiltered” on Fox News until 2023 and later “The Dan Bongino Show” podcast. With his new appointment, he plans to conclude his podcast to focus on his responsibilities within the FBI.

The selection of Bongino has elicited mixed reactions. Supporters, including President Trump, praise his dedication and assert that his leadership will bring a fresh perspective to the bureau. However, concerns have been raised within the FBI and among political observers about appointing a political figure to such a high-ranking position traditionally held by nonpartisan professionals. Notably, new FBI Director Kash Patel had previously indicated that the deputy role would be filled by someone with extensive bureau experience, leading to apprehension about potential shifts in the agency’s direction.