{"id":6487,"date":"2025-02-25T16:20:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T16:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/?p=6487"},"modified":"2025-02-25T16:20:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T16:20:55","slug":"bongino-calls-out-schiff-days-before-trump-appointed-him-deputy-fbi-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/2025\/02\/25\/bongino-calls-out-schiff-days-before-trump-appointed-him-deputy-fbi-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Bongino Calls Out Schiff Days Before Trump Appointed Him Deputy FBI Director"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dan Bongino Slams Adam Schiff Before Being Named FBI Deputy Director by Trump\u2014Vows to \u201cUncover the Truth\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a stunning political development, former Secret Service agent and conservative commentator\u00a0Dan Bongino<\/strong>\u00a0has been named\u00a0FBI Deputy Director<\/strong>\u00a0by\u00a0President Donald Trump<\/strong>\u2014just days after delivering a blistering takedown of\u00a0Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.)<\/strong>\u00a0on his podcast.<\/p>\n

Bongino\u2019s Attack on Schiff: \u201cIt Can Never Happen Again\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n

During an explosive segment on\u00a0The Dan Bongino Show<\/em>, the firebrand Republican\u00a0accused Schiff of playing a key role in perpetuating the \u201cRussia collusion hoax,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0calling it\u00a0one of the greatest political scandals in American history.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThis was never about the truth,\u201d Bongino said. \u201cIt was about\u00a0manufacturing a fake narrative to take down a sitting president<\/strong>\u2014a duly elected president\u2014by weaponizing the intelligence community.\u00a0We cannot let this happen again.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

Bongino, a fierce critic of the\u00a0FBI\u2019s past leadership<\/strong>, hinted that he would push for internal reforms to\u00a0eliminate political bias within the agency<\/strong>. His appointment signals a\u00a0hard shift in direction<\/strong>\u00a0for the FBI under Trump\u2019s second administration, particularly in how it handles politically charged investigations.<\/p>\n

Schiff\u2019s Pre-Emptive Pardon From Biden Sparks Controversy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Schiff, who\u00a0served on the House Jan. 6 Committee<\/strong>, was\u00a0granted a pre-emptive pardon by former President Joe Biden<\/strong>\u2014a move that has ignited a political firestorm.<\/p>\n

The pardon, which\u00a0covers any potential offenses tied to Schiff\u2019s involvement in the committee<\/strong>, was issued\u00a0before Trump officially retook office<\/strong>, effectively shielding Schiff from any future legal repercussions tied to his role in the investigations of Trump and his allies.<\/p>\n

In response to Bongino\u2019s appointment, Schiff dismissed concerns about his pardon, saying,\u00a0\u201cIt was unnecessary, but I have nothing to hide.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

However, critics on the right argue that the pardon\u00a0confirms Schiff\u2019s guilt<\/strong>, with some claiming it was a\u00a0calculated move by the Biden administration to protect key figures before leaving office.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jan. 6 Committee Leaders Defend Their Actions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Following Bongino\u2019s comments,\u00a0former Jan. 6 Committee members Reps. Bennie Thompson and Liz Cheney<\/strong>\u00a0released a joint statement, defending their work as\u00a0a necessary effort to uphold democracy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe American people deserve to know the truth about what happened on January 6th,\u201d the statement read. \u201cOur committee\u00a0followed the law<\/strong>\u00a0and conducted a\u00a0fact-based investigation<\/strong>\u00a0into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.\u201d<\/p>\n

But\u00a0Trump allies<\/strong>\u00a0remain skeptical, arguing that the committee\u00a0pushed a one-sided narrative<\/strong>\u00a0while\u00a0ignoring critical evidence that countered their claims.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What Bongino\u2019s Appointment Means for the FBI<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With Bongino now serving as\u00a0second-in-command at the FBI<\/strong>, many anticipate a\u00a0significant shake-up within the agency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

His\u00a0staunchly conservative views<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0criticism of the \u201cdeep state\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0suggest he may push for:<\/p>\n

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  • Reevaluating past FBI investigations<\/strong>, including those related to Trump\u2019s presidency.<\/li>\n
  • Holding intelligence officials accountable<\/strong>\u00a0for any misconduct tied to the Russia probe.<\/li>\n
  • Eliminating what he calls the FBI\u2019s \u201cpolitical weaponization\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0under previous administrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u201cThe people responsible for these hoaxes need to be held accountable,\u201d Bongino said on his podcast.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cAnd\u00a0if I have anything to do with it, they will be.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

    A Political Firestorm on the Horizon?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Bongino\u2019s\u00a0newfound authority at the FBI<\/strong>\u00a0combined with\u00a0Trump\u2019s directive to \u201cclean house\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0sets the stage for\u00a0potential legal battles, investigations, and political warfare<\/strong> in Washington.<\/p>\n

    Meanwhile, Schiff\u2019s pre-emptive pardon\u2014a rare move in American politics<\/strong>\u2014is already sparking legal and constitutional debates about\u00a0whether it was justified or simply a safeguard against future prosecution.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    With\u00a0Trump now back in office<\/strong>, many wonder whether Bongino and his allies will\u00a0push for criminal investigations into Schiff, the FBI\u2019s handling of past cases, and the Jan. 6 committee\u2019s actions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Will Bongino succeed in his mission to\u00a0unravel what he calls \u201cyears of corruption\u201d?<\/strong>\u00a0Or will Schiff\u2019s pardon protect him from further scrutiny?<\/p>\n

    One thing is certain:\u00a0Washington is bracing for one of the most politically charged showdowns in recent history.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    What do you think about Bongino\u2019s appointment and Schiff\u2019s pardon?\u00a0Drop your thoughts in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Dan Bongino Slams Adam Schiff Before Being Named FBI Deputy Director by Trump\u2014Vows to \u201cUncover the Truth\u201d In a stunning political development, former Secret Service agent and conservative commentator\u00a0Dan Bongino\u00a0has been named\u00a0FBI Deputy Director\u00a0by\u00a0President Donald Trump\u2014just days after delivering a blistering takedown of\u00a0Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.)\u00a0on his podcast. Bongino\u2019s Attack on Schiff: \u201cIt Can Never […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6488,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6487","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-daily-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6487"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6487"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6487\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6489,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6487\/revisions\/6489"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6488"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6487"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6487"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6487"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}