Dan Bongino, a former US Secret Service agent and conservative pundit, has been appointed as the FBI's deputy director by President Trump. This move positions two of Trump's allies at the top of the FBI, raising concerns among Democrats about potential targeting of political adversaries. Bongino will serve under Kash Patel, the newly sworn-in FBI director, who plans to restructure the bureau's operations. Bongino's background as a right-wing figure and his previous role in spreading misinformation about the 2020 election now amplify scrutiny over this significant appointment.
The selection places two staunch Trump allies atop the nation's principal federal law enforcement agency at a time when Democrats are concerned that the president could seek to target his adversaries.
Bongino would serve under Kash Patel, who was sworn in as FBI director at the White House on Friday and has signalled his intent to reshape the bureau.
President Donald Trump announced the appointment on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as a man of incredible love and passion for our country.
Bongino, now 49, became one of the leading personalities in the Maga political movement and has spread false information about the 2020 election.
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