Right-Wing Commentator Named F.B.I. Deputy Director

President Trump announced on social media that Dan Bongino, a former police officer and Secret Service agent turned right-wing pundit and podcaster, will be the next deputy director of the F.B.I. without Senate confirmation. This appointment, along with F.B.I. director Kash Patel, raises concerns about the lack of experience overseeing the agency’s vast powers and the potential impact on its independence and credibility. Bongino’s history of spreading misinformation and embracing partisan politics also adds to the uncertainty surrounding this leadership change.

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