Dan Bongino, the incoming deputy director of the FBI, suggested that the agency was complicit in planting pipe bombs around Washington ahead of the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Bongino, a conservative media personality, has spread conspiracy theories about the deep state and alleged federal workers are plotting against the president's agenda.
Key Points
Dan Bongino, the incoming deputy director of the FBI, suggested that the agency was involved in planting pipe bombs ahead of the Capitol riot.
Bongino has a history of spreading conspiracy theories about the deep state and federal agencies.
The unsolved case of the pipe bombs near the DNC and RNC has fueled conspiracy theories.
Cons
Spreading conspiracy theories can lead to misinformation and distrust in institutions.
False accusations against law enforcement agencies can have damaging effects on public perception.