Skip to content

Trump Shakes Up FBI with Patel and Bongino, Sparking Liberal Meltdown

As accusations of a 'highly politicized FBI' fly, Patel and Bongino aim to restore the agency's integrity and uphold justice without political bias.

Once again, President Trump is making waves in the mucky waters of Washington, D.C., with the appointments of Kash Patel and Dan Bongino to the FBI, and predictably, the liberal media is melting down. The very idea that the FBI—once the left’s weapon of choice against conservatives—might now be led by staunch conservatives who aren’t steeped in corruption has sent shockwaves of despair and outrage through the ranks of the establishment.

Politico, ever the mouthpiece for leftist alarmism, decries this as the dawn of a “highly politicized FBI.” It’s a hysterical claim, especially coming from those who cheered on the bureau’s blatant overreach under Biden’s administration. Rolling Stone, never one to miss an opportunity to push sensational narratives, decries Bongino’s appointment as emblematic of “bad cops” in charge, conveniently ignoring the actual bad actors who’ve politicized justice for years under their liberal heroes.

Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent who has defended conservative principles against mainstream media’s relentless attacks, alongside the brilliant Kash Patel, are exactly the leaders needed to excise the rot left by previous administrations. Their lack of “FBI experience” isn’t a weakness—it’s their biggest asset. They’re not tainted by the agency’s past misdeeds or entangled in its shadowy alliances.

The outcry from NBC’s Ken Dilanian and the FBI Agents Association over the disruption of tradition is laughable. They lament the departure from the norm that the Deputy Director be an active agent, yet they stood by as the FBI chased phantoms and conservatives with zeal under flimsy pretexts. Their sudden concern for “experience and expertise” is a thinly veiled disguise for their real agenda: maintaining a stranglehold on power.

This isn’t just a restructuring; it’s a profound realignment towards the FBI‘s original mission—upholding justice without political bias. The left’s hysterics serve only to highlight the necessity and timeliness of Trump’s choices. Bongino and Patel are not there to play politics but to restore integrity and accountability to a beleaguered institution.

We’re witnessing a pivotal moment where the future of American law enforcement hangs in the balance. Under Bongino and Patel, the FBI‘s dark days of being a political hammer are drawing to a close. This new era promises a return to genuine law and order, where the values of integrity and justice are not just slogans but standards for action.

The liberal elite can howl to the moon if they like, but their cries only underscore the importance of Trump’s decision. As this drama unfolds, we must stay focused on the prize: a restored, respectable FBI that serves the American people, not the whims of a political cabal. It’s time to clear the fog and bring back the light of fair law enforcement.

Robert Chernin

Robert Chernin

Robert B. Chernin has brought his years of political consulting and commentary back to radio. As a longtime entrepreneur, business leader, fundraiser and political confidant, Robert has a unique perspective with insights not heard anyway else. Robert has consulted on federal and statewide campaigns at the gubernatorial, congressional, senatorial, and presidential level. He served in leadership roles in the presidential campaigns of President George W. Bush as well as McCain for President. He led Florida’s Victory 2004’s national Jewish outreach operations as Executive Director. In addition, he served on the President’s Committee of the Republican Jewish Coalition. Robert co-founded and served as president of the Electoral Science Institute, a non-profit organization that utilizes behavioral science to increase voter participation and awareness. Robert can be heard on multiple radio stations and viewed on the “Of the People” podcast where you get your podcasts.