United States President Donald Trump announced that Dan Bongino has been named the Deputy Director of the FBI by Kash Patel, the new FBI director. Trump said in a post that this is "great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice" as Bongino is a "man of incredible love and passion for" the US.
The new Deputy Director of the FBI has a masters in Psychology from C.U.N.Y and an MBA from Penn State and is one of the most successful podcasters in the US, as noted by Trump.
"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," Trump said.
Congratulating Bongino, Trump said, "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!"
The new Deputry Director of FBI shared Trump's post announcing his appointment and thanked him, Kash Patel and Attorney General Bondi. Meanwhile, extending a heartwarming welcome. Kash Patel wrote on X, "Say welcome to your new Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino. Smash the heart button to show support."
New FBI director Kash Patel has vowed to "rebuild" trust in the bureau as he becomes the first Indian-American to lead the country’s premier law enforcement agency after being confirmed by the US Senate. The nomination faced intense scrutiny from Democrats on Capitol Hill who have warned that Patel is poised to use the position to seek retribution against Trump’s perceived political enemies.
In his confirmation hearings, Patel also denied keeping a list of "deep state" enemies, while playing down controversial past remarks he had made such as referring to law enforcement officials who investigated Trump as "criminal gangsters".
After his confirmation, Patel posted on X," I am honoured 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."
