Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Dan Bongino

Public opinion and media debates around Dan Bongino—discover key moments of controversy.

Dan Bongino is an American conservative political commentator, radio host, and former law enforcement officer. He hosted The Dan Bongino Show on Rumble and Unfiltered with Dan Bongino on Fox News until April 2023. He is known for his strong conservative views and commentary on political and social issues.

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August 2016: Profanity-laced Rant Against Reporter

In August 2016, Dan Bongino went on a profanity-laced rant against a Politico reporter who asked about a story in the Naples Daily News. The recorded phone call was published by Politico.

May 2018: Trump's Tweet Quoting Bongino on Brennan

In May 2018, Dan Bongino was quoted by Donald Trump in a tweet, as saying that former CIA Director John Brennan "has disgraced the entire Intelligence Community." Bongino also alleged that Brennan was "worried about staying out of jail".

August 2020: Denial of Bulk Sales Influence

In August 2020, Dan Bongino denied that bulk purchases had contributed to his book 'Exonerated' appearing on The New York Times Best Seller list, stating that the only bulk sales event took place a month after it appeared on the list.

October 19, 2021: Opposition to Corporate Vaccine Mandates

On October 19, 2021, Dan Bongino said he opposed corporate vaccine mandates and called on his employer, Cumulus Media, to end their vaccine mandate.

January 2022: YouTube Ban

In January 2022, YouTube permanently banned Dan Bongino for attempting to circumvent a temporary suspension related to a video questioning the efficacy of masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.