Career Timeline of Dan Bongino: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 15, 2026

How Dan Bongino built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Dan Bongino is an American conservative political commentator, radio show host, podcaster, and author. He gained prominence as a commentator on right-leaning political issues. Before his media career, Bongino was a New York City Police Department officer and later a Secret Service agent, protecting President Barack Obama. He unsuccessfully ran for political office multiple times. He hosted 'The Dan Bongino Show,' a conservative radio program and podcast, and previously hosted 'Unfiltered with Dan Bongino' on Fox News.

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2016: Release of 'The Fight'

In 2016, Dan Bongino released 'The Fight: A Secret Service Agent's Inside Account of Security Failings and the Political Machine', which focuses on security issues and political corruption.

2016: Bongino resisted talking about business interests

In 2016, while running for office, Dan Bongino resisted discussing his business interests and stated that he and his wife had shut them down.

April 2023: End of Fox News Show

In April 2023, Dan Bongino stopped hosting "Unfiltered with Dan Bongino" on Fox News.

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February 23, 2025: Bongino Named Deputy Director of the FBI

On February 23, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that Dan Bongino had been named the next deputy director of the FBI.

September 15, 2025: Bailey Becomes Co-Deputy Director

On September 15, 2025, Andrew Bailey became Co-Deputy Director of the FBI, sharing the role with Dan Bongino.

December 4, 2025: Arrest Made in Connection with Pipe Bombs

On December 4, 2025, the FBI arrested Brian Cole Jr. in connection with the pipe bombs placed near the RNC and DNC headquarters on January 5, 2021. Attorney General Pam Bondi credited the arrest to work by Bongino and Patel.