Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director

Published: 12/18/2025
Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director
Dan Bongino, a Trump-appointed FBI deputy director and former Secret Service agent, is leaving his role in January to return to his podcast. Bongino, a vocal Trump ally, faced criticism from the FBI Agents Association for lacking agency experience. During his tenure, he focused on high-profile cases like the pipe bomb investigation and praised for delivering major breakthroughs.