
President Donald Trump has nominated conservative journalist Dan Bongino as the next deputy director of the FBI to serve alongside Director Kash Patel.
Bongino is a former Fox News host and well-known conservative podcaster who supported Trump during the 2024 election. He is a close ally of Patel and will now serve directly under his direction at the FBI, according to a Sunday night post by Trump on Truth Social.
Earlier this week, Patel officially became FBI director after the Senate confirmed his nomination. Trump's latest appointment is a sign that the president is intent on replacing the agency's leadership with hard-line loyalists like Bongino.
In a follow-up tweet, Trump said: "Another aspect of Dan Bongino's life that I think is very important. He has a wonderful wife, Paula, and two wonderful daughters who truly love their father. What an incredible job Dan will do!"
Bongino and Patel will report directly to Attorney General Pam Bondi – Trump's former defense attorney during his first impeachment trial.