KTTH host Dan Bongino named deputy director of the FBI

President Donald Trump announced that Dan Bongino will be deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in a Sunday evening post on Truth Social.

“Great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social Sunday night. “Dan Bongino, a man of incredible love and passion for our Country, has just been named the next DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE FBI, by the man who will be the best ever Director, Kash Patel.”

The Dan Bongino Show host has served as the 9 a.m. to noon host on Seattle’s conservative talk radio, KTTH Radio 770 AM. He previously served as a Special Agent with the United States Secret Service. His last show is March 14.

Bongino will serve under FBI Director Kash Patel, after a tough confirmation battle late last week.

“He was a member of the New York Police Department (New York’s Finest!), a highly respected Special Agent with the United States Secret Service, and is now one of the most successful Podcasters in the Country, something he is willing and prepared to give up in order to serve,” Trump continued. “Working with our great new United States Attorney General, Pam Bondi, and Director Patel, Fairness, Justice, Law and Order will be brought back to America, and quickly. Congratulations Dan!”

Thank you Mr. President, Attorney General Bondi, and Director Patel. pic.twitter.com/bJqIDbWLEE

— Dan Bongino (@dbongino) February 24, 2025