Before Ascending to Top Tier of FBI, Dan Bongino Fueled Right-Wing Disbelief The post of deputy director will give Dan Bongino access to vast amounts of highly sensitive intelligence, as well as rumor, speculation and false accusations that F.B.I. agents regularly receive.

Trump Announces Dan Bongino, a Right-Wing Commentator, as FBI Deputy Director The choice of Dan Bongino is a radical departure from the bureau’s history of having a veteran agent serve in the key role that oversees operations.