This story was updated to add new information. President Donald Trump announced on social media that Dan Bongino, a conservative talk show host, has been appointed as the deputy director of the FBI. Joining him is Kash Patel, who was recently confirmed by the Senate as the director of the FBI. Trump stated that Bongino was selected for the role by Patel, and this position does not require Senate confirmation. “Great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice!” Trump exclaimed on his social media platform, Truth Social, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our Country.”Bongino brings with him a background as a former New York City police officer and a member of the U.S. Secret Service. Prior to this appointment, he was well-known as a conservative radio host and podcaster.Trump further mentioned in his post that Bongino is willing to step away from his current program as he takes on this new responsibility. “The Dan Bongino Show” had recently ranked as the 56th most popular podcast in the United States, according to Spotify.(Reporting by Timothy Gardner and Caitlin Webber; Editing by Kim Coghill and Stephen Coates)This article was first published on USA TODAY: Donald Trump names Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director
