Dan Bongino Called the FBI ‘Irredeemably Corrupt.’ Now He’ll Help Run It. WASHINGTON—Late Sunday, a group representing thousands of FBI agents told its members it was optimistic about the agency’s future, in part because its new director, Kash Patel, had assured the group he would choose a deputy from among their ranks.

US President Donald Trump has named Dan Bongino as the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). A far-right podcaster and commentator, Bongino will serve under Indian-origin Kash Patel,

Ex-secret service agent and former NYPD officer Dan Bongino has been named Deputy Director of the FBI. Here's what to know.