Dan Bongino is an American conservative political commentator, author, and former law enforcement officer. In February 2025 Trump appointed Bongino as deputy director of the FBI. He served as a New York City Police Department officer before joining the U.S. Secret Service, where he worked from 1999 to 2011, including serving on the Presidential Protective Division. After leaving government service, he pursued a career in media, through his books, podcast, and frequent appearances on Fox News. Bongino has authored multiple best-selling books on politics and national security and hosted "The Dan Bongino Show," a popular podcast and radio program.