Dan Bongino sworn in as FBI deputy director: 'Critical time for our nation'

Dan Bongino, a conservative commentator who has served as a Secret Service agent and a New York City police officer, has been sworn in as deputy director of the FBI.

Dan Bongino has been sworn in to serve as deputy director of the FBI. (@FBIDDBongino on X)

"My promise to you is that I will work tirelessly to help restore integrity, eliminate political bias, and ensure the FBI remains dedicated to its core mission of protecting the United States and upholding the Constitution," Bongino continued.

Republican Rep. Eli Crane of Arizona shared Bongino's post and wrote, "The FBI is so back."

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Dan Bongino paid his respects at the FBI's Wall of Honor after his swearing-in ceremony, according to the FBI. (@FBI on X)

Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and NYPD officer, stepped away from his successful podcast "The Dan Bongino Show" in order to serve in the FBI.

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"He was a member of the New York Police Department (New York’s Finest!), a highly respected Special Agent with the United States Secret Service, and is now one of the most successful Podcasters in the Country, something he is willing and prepared to give up in order to serve," Trump wrote on Truth Social last month when announcing Bongino for the FBI post.

Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.

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