Controversial Appointment of Dan Bongino as FBI Deputy Director

Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent turned pro-Trump influencer, has been appointed as the FBI deputy director despite his controversial views. He has called for the FBI to be disbanded, expressed conspiratorial beliefs, and criticized FBI leadership. Bongino has also accused the FBI of involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack and promoted various conspiracy theories. He has a history of extreme right-wing rhetoric and has advocated for investigating and imprisoning political opponents.