History of Dan Bongino in Timeline
Dan Bongino is a conservative political commentator, radio host, and author, known for his strong opinions and support of conservative viewpoints. A former law enforcement officer, he gained prominence as a political figure through his media appearances and online presence. He hosted "Unfiltered with Dan Bongino" on Fox News and currently hosts "The Dan Bongino Show" on Rumble. Bongino's commentary often focuses on political issues, current events, and conservative ideology, establishing him as a prominent voice in the conservative media landscape.
December 4, 1974: Dan Bongino's Birth
On December 4, 1974, Daniel John Bongino was born. He is known as an American law enforcement officer, conservative political commentator, radio host, and author.
1992: Graduated from Archbishop Molloy High School
In 1992, Dan Bongino graduated from Archbishop Molloy High School in Jamaica, Queens.
1995: Joined NYPD
In 1995, Dan Bongino began his career as a police officer for the New York City Police Department.
1999: Joined United States Secret Service
In 1999, Dan Bongino became a special agent with the United States Secret Service.
1999: End of NYPD Career
In 1999, Dan Bongino concluded his service as a police officer for the New York City Police Department.
1999: Joined Secret Service
In 1999, Dan Bongino transitioned from the NYPD to become a U.S. Secret Service agent.
2002: Lived in Severna Park, Maryland
From 2002, Dan Bongino lived in Severna Park, Maryland.
2002: Instructor at Secret Service Training Academy
In 2002, Dan Bongino left the New York Field Office to become an instructor at the Secret Service Training Academy in Beltsville, Maryland.
2006: Assigned to Presidential Protection Division
In 2006, Dan Bongino was assigned to the Presidential Protection Division during George W. Bush's second term.
May 2011: Left Secret Service to Run for U.S. Senate
In May 2011, Dan Bongino departed from the Secret Service to pursue a campaign for the U.S. Senate.
2011: Left Secret Service
In 2011, Dan Bongino ended his service as a U.S. Secret Service agent.
2011: Lead Investigator of Car Rental Fraud Scheme
In 2011, Dan Bongino was the lead investigator of a car rental fraud scheme, as reported by The Baltimore Sun. His work led to federal wire fraud charges against two people.
April 3, 2012: Won Republican Primary for U.S. Senate
On April 3, 2012, Dan Bongino won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Maryland with 33.8 percent of the vote.
2012: Chauncey Goss Sought Seat in 2012
In 2012, Chauncey Goss sought the seat as Sanibel City Councilman.
2012: Operated Home-Based Businesses
In 2012, Dan Bongino and his wife operated three home-based businesses, selling martial arts apparel, designing websites, and consulting on security and risk management.
2012: Ran for U.S. Senate Seat
In 2012, Dan Bongino campaigned for a U.S. Senate seat for Maryland.
2013: Published Memoir: Life Inside the Bubble
In 2013, Dan Bongino released his memoir, Life Inside the Bubble, which detailed his career as a Secret Service agent and his political campaign.
2014: Ran for U.S. House of Representatives
In 2014, Dan Bongino ran for the U.S. House of Representatives seat from Maryland's 6th Congressional District but narrowly lost to incumbent John Delaney.
2015: Relocated to Palm City, Florida
In 2015, Dan Bongino relocated from Severna Park, Maryland, to Palm City, Florida.
January 2016: Published "The Fight"
In January 2016, Dan Bongino published his second book, "The Fight: A Secret Service Agent's Inside Account of Security Failings and the Political Machine."
June 2016: Sought Nomination for Florida's 19th Congressional District
In June 2016, Dan Bongino declared that he would seek the Republican nomination for Florida's 19th congressional district.
August 2016: Profanity-Laced Rant Against Reporter
In August 2016, Dan Bongino had a profanity-laced rant against a Politico reporter, and the recorded phone call was published by Politico.
2016: Promoted Spygate Conspiracy Theory
In 2016, Dan Bongino began promoting the Spygate conspiracy theory, alleging illegal spying on Donald Trump's campaign.
2016: Resisted Talking About Business Interests
While running for office in 2016, Dan Bongino resisted talking about his business interests and said he and his wife had shut them down.
May 2018: Trump Quoted Bongino on Brennan
In May 2018, Dan Bongino was quoted by President Trump in a tweet, where Bongino stated that former CIA Director John Brennan "has disgraced the entire Intelligence Community".
May 2018: Claimed Gowdy Fooled by DOJ
In May 2018, after Republican Congressman Trey Gowdy challenged Trump's claims of FBI spying, Dan Bongino claimed Gowdy had been "fooled" by the Department of Justice.
December 2018: Guest Hosted Hannity's Fox News Show
In December 2018, Dan Bongino served as a guest host for Sean Hannity's Fox News show.
December 2018: End of NRATV Contribution
In December 2018, Dan Bongino's tenure as a paid contributor to NRATV came to an end.
2018: Stated Primary Goal
In 2018, Dan Bongino stated, "My entire life right now is about owning the libs. That's it." He is a supporter of president Donald Trump.
February 2019: Accused Rosenstein of Coup Attempt
In February 2019, Dan Bongino accused Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein of attempting a coup against Trump.
December 2019: Launched Bongino Report
In December 2019, Dan Bongino launched the website Bongino Report as an alternative to the Drudge Report.
2019: Published Spygate Book
In 2019, Dan Bongino published a book titled "Spygate: The Attempted Sabotage of Donald J. Trump" furthering the conspiracy theory.
2019: Published 'Exonerated: The Failed Takedown of President Donald Trump by the Swamp'
In 2019, Dan Bongino released the book, 'Exonerated: The Failed Takedown of President Donald Trump by the Swamp'.
June 2020: Purchased Stake in Parler
In June 2020, Dan Bongino purchased an "ownership stake" of unspecified value in Parler, an alternative social media platform.
August 2020: Denied Bulk Sales for "Exonerated" Book
In August 2020, Dan Bongino denied that his book, Exonerated, benefited from bulk sales, despite appearing on The New York Times Best Seller list with a dagger indicating bulk sales.
September 23, 2020: Announced Tumor in Throat
On September 23, 2020, Dan Bongino announced that a seven-centimeter tumor had been found in his throat.
November 2020: Listed as Misinformation Superspreader
In November 2020, The New York Times identified Dan Bongino as one of the top five election "misinformation superspreaders".
2020: Backed False Claims of Election Fraud
After Joe Biden won the 2020 election, Dan Bongino supported Donald Trump's false claims of election fraud and alleged the Democrats had rigged the election.
January 6, 2021: Capitol Riots
On January 6, 2021, the Capitol riots occurred.
January 7, 2021: Twitter Account Temporarily Suspended
On January 7, 2021, Dan Bongino's Twitter account was temporarily shut down for violating Twitter's Civic Integrity policy after the Capitol riots.
March 2021: Replaced Rush Limbaugh on Cumulus Media
In March 2021, Dan Bongino was signed by Cumulus Media to replace The Rush Limbaugh Show on its talk radio stations.
July 2021: Announced Beating Cancer
In July 2021, Dan Bongino announced that he had "beaten" cancer.
August 2021: Hosted 'Canceled in the USA' on Fox Nation
In August 2021, Dan Bongino hosted "Canceled in the USA", a five-part series on cancel culture for Fox Nation.
October 2021: Show Ranked Second After Limbaugh's Successor
According to October 2021 estimates, Dan Bongino's show ranked second among shows competing to succeed Rush Limbaugh, drawing approximately 8.5 million listeners.
October 19, 2021: Opposed Corporate Vaccine Mandates
On October 19, 2021, Dan Bongino expressed his opposition to corporate vaccine mandates and called on his employer, Cumulus Media, to end their mandate.
December 2021: Revealed COVID-19 Vaccination
In a December 2021 interview with The New Yorker, Dan Bongino stated that he had been vaccinated for COVID-19, based on his doctor's advice due to his lymphoma.
January 2022: Permanently Banned from YouTube
In January 2022, Dan Bongino was permanently banned from YouTube for circumventing a temporary suspension by posting a video questioning the efficacy of masks against COVID-19.
December 11, 2022: Announced Plan to End Cumulus Radio Show
On December 11, 2022, Dan Bongino declared his intention to terminate his Cumulus radio show upon the expiration of his contract, which was 18 months away.
April 2023: End of Unfiltered with Dan Bongino on Fox News
In April 2023, Dan Bongino's show, Unfiltered with Dan Bongino, ended its run on Fox News.
April 20, 2023: Parted Ways with Fox News
On April 20, 2023, Dan Bongino announced that he had parted ways with Fox News, citing failed contract negotiations.
June 2023: Cumulus Began Phasing Out Show
In June 2023, Cumulus Media initiated the process of phasing out Dan Bongino's show from its stations' lineups.
December 2023: Secured Multi-Year Contract Extension with Westwood One
In December 2023, Dan Bongino reversed his decision and secured a multi-year contract extension with Westwood One.
February 23, 2025: Nominated as Deputy Director of the FBI
On February 23, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that Dan Bongino had been nominated as the next deputy director of the FBI.
