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Donald Trump picks rightwing podcaster as FBI’s second-in-command

Dan Bongino among online influencers who supported US president’s conspiracy theories and re-election bid

Dan Bongino, pictured, has hosted Trump on his daily podcast, and has regularly promoted the president while frequently attacking ‘libs’ and former leader Joe Biden © Susan Walsh/AP

Dan Bongino, pictured, has hosted Trump on his daily podcast, and has regularly promoted the president while frequently attacking ‘libs’ and former leader Joe Biden © Susan Walsh/AP

Dan Bongino, the rightwing commentator and podcaster who has promoted conspiracy theories around the 2020 election result and US Capitol attack, has been picked by President Donald Trump as deputy director of the FBI.

Bongino, who hosts a popular pro-Trump podcast and has appeared regularly on Fox News, will serve under Kash Patel, who was sworn in as the ninth director of the US’s top federal law enforcement agency last week.

Bongino was one of the rightwing podcasters who, alongside the likes of Joe Rogan, was considered instrumental by media commentators in helping Trump reach the White House last year. 

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Author: Daniel Thomas

Source: Financial Times

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