FBI's Dan Bongino Admits He Hates His New Job To Fox News Hosts
Dan Bongino has only been FBI deputy director for a short time, but he's already complaining about the job.
Bongino, who was a Secret Service agent and peddler of conspiracy theories before President Donald Trump tapped him for his current position, appeared on 'Fox & Friends' Thursday to discuss three Biden-era cases the FBI has recently reopened, including an investigation into a bag of cocaine found at the White House in 2023.
However, the part of the interview that is getting the buzz was Bongino's admission that he isn't enjoying his new job one bit ― especially the work-life balance, or lack thereof.
'The biggest lifestyle change is family-wise,' Bongino lamented, explaining that he took the civil service job at the president's behest.
'It was a lot, and it's been tough on the family. People ask all the time, 'Do you like it?' No. I don't,' he said. 'But the president didn't ask me to do this to like it — nobody likes going into an organization like that and having to make big changes.'
At one point during his Fox News interview, the former podcaster told an anecdote about a woman who said she missed his show.
Bongino said he told the woman, 'I miss me too,' and then explained to his interviewers, 'Part of you dies when you see this stuff behind the scenes.'
He then griped about how people are treating him and FBI Director Kash Patel, who is having his own on-the-job struggles.
'I don't know what people think me and Kash [Patel] are doing all day. I mean, I gave up everything for this. I mean, my wife is struggling — and I'm not a victim,' Bongino insisted. 'I'm not [former FBI Director James] Comey. It's fine. I did this, and I'm proud that I did it.'
Although Patel has been accused of not taking the FBI director position seriously, Bongino defended his boss.
'If you think we're there for tea and crumpets, well, I mean, Kash is there all day,' Bongino stressed. 'Our offices are linked. He turns on the faucet, I hear it… He gets in at, like, 6 o'clock in the morning. He doesn't leave until 7 at night. I'm in there at 7:30 in the morning. He uses the gym. I work out in my apartment.'
Bongino then made a somewhat confusing statement about the current status of his relationship with his wife.
'But I stare at these four walls all day in D.C., by myself, divorced from my wife — not divorced, but I mean separated, divorced — and it's hard. I mean, we love each other, and it's hard to be apart.'
Here's a clip of Bongino's remarks.
Dan Bongino has a nice cry on Fox & Friends: "I gave up everything for this. I mean, you know, my wife is struggling ... I stare at these four walls all day in DC, you know, by myself, divorced from my wife. Not divorced, but I mean, separated. And it's hard."(Note that Brian… pic.twitter.com/mrM0Zaf9YR
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 29, 2025
Bongino may have hoped for sympathy from Fox News viewers, but his 'apparent self-martyring' (as the Independent described it) didn't get that reaction from people on social media.
He gave up a podcast and has been on the job for a few weeks. There are many qualified people who will gladly and expertly fill this job if Bongino can't handle it. https://t.co/geCd9dQoJC
— Amanda Carpenter (@amandacarpenter) May 29, 2025
I mean, can you imagine if a woman FBI director had made these comments? I'm not against showing emotion or one's personal side but there is no way a woman in his position could say these things and not be just crushed for it. https://t.co/8dPEL8zcDZ
— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) May 29, 2025
Did they think senior roles in the government were 9-5??You are in charge of the largest law enforcement agency in the world superpower!
— Meghan McCarthy (@MeghanMcCarthy_) May 29, 2025
You know why? Because it's easier on the sidelines bitching about others doing the job and fabricating wild conspiracy theories about people in intelligence to fleece your easily duped fanbase out of their money than it is to ACTUALLY DO THE JOB.This tale is as old as time.
— John Rocha (@TheRochaSays) May 29, 2025
Bongino's sob story on live TV at Fox feels less like vulnerability and more like emotional blackmail. He 'gave up everything' for a movement that thrives on grievance and division, and now he wants sympathy while still peddling outrage. Worst thing is not knowing if you're…
— Evaristus Odinikaeze (@odinikaeze) May 29, 2025
He gave up no more than anyone who has ever taken an appointed position, but that has never prevented him from attacking them.
— Machine Pun Kelly 🇺🇦 (@KellyScaletta) May 29, 2025
Having that job is a law enforcement career capper, a top leadership post in one of our premier agencies, and he is sniveling about it. There really is nothing there with these guys. It's all a corrupt charade.
— Tom Mallory 🧢🥏 🤷🏽♂️ (@tom_mallory) May 29, 2025
This guy has bullied people relentlessly over the course of the last decade and has contributed immensely to our fractured society. Now he's in one of the most powerful positions and he wants pity? Bro you're a piece of shit 😂
— AC Tatum (@actatumonline) May 29, 2025
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