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Dan Bongino

Dan Bongino is an American conservative commentator, podcaster, radio host, and former law enforcement officer.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Dan Bongino is an American conservative commentator and former law enforcement officer who served as deputy director of the FBI from 2025 to 2026. He rose to prominence through podcasting, radio, and a Fox News program.

What it is

Dan Bongino is a media personality and public figure known for his conservative commentary and law enforcement background. Born in Queens, New York, in 1974, he worked for the NYPD from 1995 and later as a U.S. Secret Service agent before entering politics and media. He hosted The Dan Bongino Show and a Fox News program, and was appointed FBI deputy director in 2025.

Why it matters

Bongino's influence extends beyond media into U.S. government, where his brief tenure as FBI deputy director drew attention. His commentary, often supporting Donald Trump, resonates with conservative audiences and has been covered by Canadian news outlets, making him relevant to readers following cross-border political trends.

Key details

He ran for Congress three times without winning. His Fox News show ended in 2023 after contract disputes. He resigned from the FBI in 2026 and returned to podcasting. He is married to Paula Bongino and has two daughters.

In short

  • Dan Bongino is a conservative commentator, podcaster, and former FBI deputy director (2025–2026).
  • He served in the NYPD and U.S. Secret Service before entering media and politics.
  • He hosted The Dan Bongino Show and a Fox News program; his show ended in 2023.
  • He has run for Congress three times without success and is married with two daughters.
Canadian angle

Dan Bongino is primarily relevant to Canadian readers as a prominent U.S. conservative media figure and former FBI official whose commentary and political influence have been covered by Canadian and international news outlets. [2][4][8]

Quick questions

Who is Dan Bongino?
Dan Bongino is an American conservative commentator, podcaster, radio host, and former law enforcement officer who served as deputy director of the FBI from 2025 to 2026.
How old is Dan Bongino?
He was born on December 4, 1974, making him 51 years old as of July 2026.
Is Dan Bongino married?
Yes. He is married to Paula Bongino, and they have two daughters.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Bongino
    Supports: Birth date and place, occupations, Fox News hosting, FBI deputy director role
  2. Sky News — https://news.sky.com/story/dan-bongino-from-secret-service-to-right-wing-podcaster-to-trumps-deputy-fbi-director-13316273
    Supports: Age, career timeline, resignation announcement
  3. Federal Bureau of Investigation — https://www.fbi.gov/about/leadership-and-structure/deputy-director-dan-bongino
    Supports: Official FBI appointment, NYPD career start, education
  4. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwd2qrn1e2o
    Supports: Political profile, age, prior congressional runs
  5. Axios — https://www.axios.com/2025/02/24/dan-bongino-fbi-deputy-director-about-career-life
    Supports: Marriage, children, Fox News show ending
  6. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5355093/
    Supports: Birth information
  7. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/arts/dan-bongino-fbi-podcast.html
    Supports: Podcast return after FBI service
  8. South China Morning Post — https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3300166/meet-dan-bongino-podcaster-turned-trumps-deputy-fbi-director-right-winger-was-secret-service-agent
    Supports: Queens origin and biographical background