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President Trump names right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director

By Ryan Lucas
Published February 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM EST

President Trump has named right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as the FBI's deputy director. That means Bongino will be the number two official behind the recently confirmed director Kash Patel.

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Ryan Lucas
Ryan Lucas covers the Justice Department for NPR.
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