History of Dan Bongino in Timeline

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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December 4, 1974: Dan Bongino's Birth

On December 4, 1974, Daniel John Bongino was born. He is an American conservative political commentator, radio host, and former law enforcement officer.

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1992: Graduation from Archbishop Molloy High School

In 1992, Dan Bongino graduated from Archbishop Molloy High School, a Catholic all-male high school in Jamaica, Queens.

May 2011: Departure from Secret Service

In May 2011, Dan Bongino left the Secret Service to run for the U.S. Senate.

April 3, 2012: Won Republican primary in Maryland

On April 3, 2012, Dan Bongino won the Republican primary in Maryland with 33.8 percent of the vote.

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".

December 2019: Launch of the Bongino Report

In December 2019, Dan Bongino launched the Bongino Report as an alternative to the Drudge Report, criticizing Matt Drudge.

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.

September 23, 2020: Throat Tumor Announcement

On September 23, 2020, Dan Bongino announced that a seven-centimeter tumor had been found in his throat.

October 2020: High engagement on Facebook

In October 2020, it was reported that Dan Bongino's posts on Facebook were routinely among the most shared on the platform.

March 2021: Cumulus Media signs Bongino to replace The Rush Limbaugh Show

In March 2021, Cumulus Media signed Dan Bongino to replace The Rush Limbaugh Show on its talk radio stations, while continuing his one-hour podcast.

October 2021: Radio Show Ranking

In October 2021, Talkers Magazine estimated Dan Bongino's radio show had 8.5 million listeners, ranking second among programs competing to succeed Limbaugh.

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.