{"id":2406033,"date":"2025-02-24T13:37:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T18:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dan-bongino-gets-emotional-following-announcement-hell-become-fbi-deputy-director-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-02-24T13:39:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T18:39:24","slug":"dan-bongino-gets-emotional-following-announcement-hell-become-fbi-deputy-director-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dan-bongino-gets-emotional-following-announcement-hell-become-fbi-deputy-director-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Dan Bongino gets emotional following announcement he\u2019ll become FBI deputy director &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdan-bongino-gets-emotional-following-announcement-hell-become-fbi-deputy-director-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2406033&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Dan Bongino, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youtube-places-ban-on-steven-crowder-over-makhia-bryant-video-crowder-look-what-youtube-does-allow\/\" title=\"YouTube Places Ban On Steven Crowder Over Ma\u2019Khia Bryant Video; Crowder: Look What YouTube Does Allow\">conservative podcast host<\/a> and commentator, has expressed his emotions\u200c following the proclamation of his appointment as FBI Deputy Director. During a recent episode of his\u200b show, Bongino described the moment\u2063 he received the call from President Donald Trump\u200d about his new role, revealing he became emotional upon its confirmation. He \u200cemphasized the importance of restoring \u2064faith in the FBI and \u2064making\u200d meaningful changes within\u2064 the agency, stating he \u200bfelt compelled to transition from commentary to action.<\/p>\n<p>Bongino reflected on his \u200bjourney,sharing that\u200c his show began in\u200b humble \u200csurroundings\u2062 and acknowledging the personal challenges his family has faced. He voiced appreciation for his audience while expressing discomfort wiht the idea of \u2063not having \u2064a customary job, as he values the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">service-oriented roles held<\/a> by\u2064 many of his listeners. As he prepares to leave his show, Bongino emphasized the\u200c significance of taking on\u2063 his new responsibilities to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stephen-curry-who-opposed-low-income-housing-near-his-mansion-wins-woke-nba-award\/\" title=\"Stephen Curry, Who Opposed Low-Income Housing Near His Mansion, Wins Woke NBA Award\">effect real change<\/a> rather than just discussing issues.<\/p>\n<p>Trump and other officials have praised \u2062Bongino&#8217;s appointment, \u2063highlighting the positive impact \u2062it could have on law enforcement. Bongino&#8217;s final episode is scheduled \u2064to \u2063air soon, and \u200cquestions\u2064 remain about who\u200d will \u2064succeed him in his radio slot.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Dan Bongino gets emotional following announcement he&rsquo;ll become FBI deputy director<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1999673\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Conservative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/podcasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">podcast<\/a> host and commentator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/dan-bongino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Dan Bongino<\/a> described how it is time for him to &ldquo;step up&rdquo; as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fbi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">FBI<\/a> deputy director, so he can properly restore faith within the FBI and be the change he and many others want to see within the agency.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>An emotional Bongino started Monday&rsquo;s episode of <em>The Dan Bongino Show<\/em> by asking, &ldquo;how do you start today&rsquo;s show&rdquo;, which came hours after President Donald Trump announced Bongino&rsquo;s new role.<\/p>\n<p>Bongino told his audience he received a call from Trump on Sunday night while he was relaxing at home watching television. While he didn&rsquo;t disclose the exact details of that conversation, he admitted to breaking down when it became official.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am going to accept the role proudly,&rdquo; Bongino said as he choked up. &ldquo;Bongino army out there, I hope you understand about this.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Bongino then played a clip of a speech he gave at The Heritage Foundation 11 years ago, during which he described how it will take &ldquo;a tidal wave of people speaking out&rdquo; to create effective change within the government.<\/p>\n<p>The radio and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-is-about-january-6-megyn-kelly-calls-bulls-on-trump-raid\/\" title=\"\u2018This Is About January 6\u2019: Megyn Kelly Calls \u2018Bulls***\u2019 On ... Raid\">podcast host admitted<\/a> that it is &ldquo;not easy&rdquo; to say goodbye to his show, saying how it originally started &ldquo;in a basement.&rdquo; Bongino also acknowledged that he, his wife, Paula, and the rest of his family have been through many challenges in life, and he thanked his wife for always being &ldquo;willing to take a chance&rdquo; on him and his endeavors.<\/p>\n<p>The former Secret Service agent and New York City Police Department officer reflected on how he has felt he does not have &ldquo;a real job&rdquo; with commentating and that he feels as if his viewers, made up of truckers, police officers, and military members, are the ones getting their &ldquo;hands dirty.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I appreciate everything, but if the due matters, I&rsquo;m not going to sit here as a commentator, talking head, whatever dopey title we have, I&rsquo;m not going to sit here and tell you that due matters and then sit on my ass when an opportunity comes to do the right thing,&rdquo; Bongino said. &ldquo;And not only talk about everything we wanted to change but actually change it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rumble\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/rumble.com\/embed\/v6mhhe3\/?pub=4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>    <\/p>\n<p>Bongino also spoke out against &ldquo;attack pieces&rdquo; against him, suggesting that those writers do not understand what it means to &ldquo;commit to service&rdquo; for the nation. He then asked if those speaking out against his appointment to FBI deputy director had seen &ldquo;what I did before I came here,&rdquo; referring to his time in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/secret-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Secret Service<\/a> and the police force before starting his show.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s going to hurt to leave,&rdquo; Bongino said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll discuss over the course of the coming days &mdash; I&rsquo;ll be with you a little bit longer on radio and on my show. I will discuss exactly what&rsquo;s going to happen.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Trump congratulated Bongino in his announcement, saying the appointment was &ldquo;great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice.&rdquo; New FBI Director Kash <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FBIDirectorKash\/status\/1894005754866139466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Patel has also offered similar praise<\/a>, saying that Bongino would deliver &ldquo;strong leadership&rdquo; for the agency.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/3327540\/elon-musk-defends-work-productivity-report-requirement-fbi-patel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MUSK DEFENDS WORK PRODUCTIVITY REPORT REQUIREMENT AMID COLD SHOULDER FROM FBI&rsquo;S PATEL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>    <iframe src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/114056317037035302\/embed\" class=\"truthsocial-embed\" style=\"max-width: 100%; border: 0\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/embed.js\" async=\"async\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>The final episode of <em>The Dan Bongino Show<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insideradio.com\/free\/dan-bongino-giving-up-his-daily-radio-show-to-join-trump-administration\/article_afb379ba-f2a2-11ef-a85f-c352d33ba86c.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">is scheduled to air on Friday, March 14<\/a>. Cumulus Media and Westwood One issued a statement extending their &ldquo;heartfelt congratulations&rdquo; on the commentator&rsquo;s new position.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> has contacted Cumulus Media to find out who will fill Bongino&rsquo;s radio spot from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1999673\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1999673\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dan Bongino expresses emotion after being named FBI deputy director<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2406034,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/dan-bongino-fbi-deputy-director.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[35034,37584,50982],"class_list":["post-2406033","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-dan-bongino","tag-emotional-response","tag-fbi-deputy-director"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/dan-bongino-fbi-deputy-director.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2406033","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2406033"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2406033\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2406037,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2406033\/revisions\/2406037"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2406034"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2406033"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2406033"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2406033"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}