President Donald Trump has announced that Dan Bongino will be the next deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Trump posted the announcement on his Truth Social account: “Great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice! Dan Bongino, a man of incredible love and passion for our Country, has just been named the next DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE FBI, by the man who will be the best ever Director, Kash Patel. Dan has a Masters Degree in Psychology from C.U.N.Y., and an MBA from Penn State. He was a member of the New York Police Department (New York’s Finest!), a highly respected Special Agent with the United States Secret Service, and is now one of the most successful Podcasters in the Country, something he is willing and prepared to give up in order to serve. Working with our great new United States Attorney General, Pam Bondi, and Director Patel, Fairness, Justice, Law and Order will be brought back to America, and quickly. Congratulations Dan!”
Later, Trump added: “Another aspect of the life of Dan Bongino that I think is very important. He has a great wife, Paula, and two wonderful daughters who truly love their dad. What an incredible job Dan will do!!!”
On X, Bongino responded, simply writing, “Thank you Mr. President, Attorney General Bondi, and Director Patel.”
Last week, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) took the highly unusual step of traveling to the FBI headquarters building in Washington, D.C., this week to lament the president’s choice of Patel to become the bureau’s new director just hours before the full Senate confirmed him.
The California Democrat, who was accompanied by about a half-dozen other members of his party, disparaged Patel in remarks to the media, leading critics to observe that his blatantly political act was bringing more shame and dishonor to himself.
“This is someone we cannot trust,” Schiff said. “This is someone who lacks the character to do this job, someone who lacks the integrity to do this job.”
Following his remarks, others — including Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk — noted on social media that Schiff’s antics reflect his realization that Patel, who uncovered the ‘Trump-Russia collusion’ hoax, is well aware of the California Democrat’s role in perpetuating that lie, even turning it into one of two impeachment cases during Trump’s first term.
There’s a very obvious reason why Adam Schiff is panicking outside the FBI building this morning…
Kash Patel: “Adam Schiff is the worst criminal in Congress in the last 250 years.” pic.twitter.com/9yiQBzHMEN
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 20, 2025
Others noted that Schiff is the recipient of a pre-emptive pardon from former President Joe Biden, allegedly to cover for potentially criminal actions.
That said, after Patel was confirmed, he posted a message on his X account thanking the president and noting that he was ready to “get to work.”
“I am honored to be confirmed as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Thank you to President Trump and Attorney General Bondi for your unwavering confidence and support,” Patel wrote.
“The FBI has a storied legacy—from the ‘G-Men’ to safeguarding our nation in the wake of 9/11. The American people deserve an FBI that is transparent, accountable, and committed to justice,” he continued.
“The politicization of our justice system has eroded public trust—but that ends today. My mission as Director is clear: let good cops be cops—and rebuild trust in the FBI. Working alongside the dedicated men and women of the Bureau and our partners, we will rebuild an FBI the American people can be proud of,” he added.
“And to those who seek to harm Americans—consider this your warning. We will hunt you down in every corner of this planet. Mission First. America Always. Let’s get to work,” Patel added.