Dan Bongino uses false information to expose FBI media leakers

10 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 28

Bongino, former FBI deputy director, discussed the tactic on the 'Hang Out with Sean Hannity' podcast released April 28, 2026.
He described a divided FBI, with some agents dedicated to core missions and others he labeled as 'snakes' responsible for leaks.
Bongino joined the FBI in March 2025 and left in January 2026, aiming to restore agency integrity and eliminate political bias during his tenure.

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