As they mustered support for their confirmations by the U.S. Senate, some of Donald Trump’s nominees made statements from which they’ve already distanced themselves upon taking office.

Dan Bongino has been chosen as the FBI's second-in-command, a job that doesn't need Senate confirmation. Here's what to know ...

Dan Bongino once stated on his National Rifle Association-backed talk show that his "entire life right now is about owning the libs. That’s it.” ...

The pro-Trump podcaster and radio personality was named deputy director of the FBI, an agency he has said should be disbanded ...

By Devlin Barrett Reporting from Washington On a recent episode of his wildly popular podcast, the right-wing provocateur Dan ...

The May 2024 post resurfaced as a screenshot in February 2025, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced Bongino as the new ...