FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino shared the following update via an X post debunking fake news that he was hired with no background check. (The facts: Bongino previously served in secret service for like 10 years and has probably been more background checked than just about anybody.);
“All, I’m sincerely sorry for wasting your time on a weekend with nonsensical media fairytales, and I do realize the act of addressing this puts even more eyes on it.
However, I work for you all, the American citizenry, on our nations’ top national security issues, and I can’t allow false headlines like this to stand.
Claiming I was hired “with no background check” is just a lie. It’s a complete fabrication. I held a security clearance, while protecting Democrat and Republican presidents, for over ten years. And all of the background check requirements for my current position as Deputy Director of the FBI have been met. Those are simple facts.
Again, my apologies for wasting your time on this but I work for you and you should know the facts. I’m honored to serve in the Trump administration alongside Director Patel as your Deputy Director, and I will continue to hit the gas pedal on crushing violent crime and securing the Homeland.
God bless America, and all those whose defend Her. 🇺🇸
-Dan”
All,
I’m sincerely sorry for wasting your time on a weekend with nonsensical media fairytales, and I do realize the act of addressing this puts even more eyes on it.
However, I work for you all, the American citizenry, on our nations’ top national security issues, and I can’t… pic.twitter.com/4P0M6h8hn9— Dan Bongino (@FBIDDBongino) November 15, 2025
Cuban Air Force Pilot Indicted for Immigration Fraud
According to the indictment, Luis Raul Gonzalez-Pardo Rodriguez falsely stated he had never received any weapons or military training, never participated in any group of any kind that used weapons or threatened to use weapons,… pic.twitter.com/QN9ECWpk9u
— FBI (@FBI) November 14, 2025
The Director and I, with the strong support of the President and Attorney General, prioritized removing violent criminals from our streets, early on in our tenures. This is a no-fail mission.
Most violent crimes are committed by a relatively small number of hardened criminals.… https://t.co/Ikg5Mngb4S
— Dan Bongino (@FBIDDBongino) November 15, 2025
