Conservative podcaster Dan Bongino tapped for Trump's deputy FBI director

President Donald Trump announced the selection of conservative commentator and former Fox News host Dan Bongino to serve as deputy FBI director.

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Trump names conservative podcaster Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director

Selection of former Secret Service agent and author means two staunch Trump allies lead the principal federal law enforcement agency. Dan Bongino, a former US Secret Service agent who has written ...
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Trump taps Dan Bongino to be deputy FBI director

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Trump Announces Dan Bongino, a Right-Wing Commentator, as FBI Deputy Director

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Dan Bongino named FBI deputy director

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