In 2011, Bongino left the agency to launch a failed bid for the Senate.
In 2018, heclaimedhed dedicated his entire life right now to owning the libs.
Both cases were dissolved upon Trumps election.
Dan Bongino attends 2022 Fox Nation Patriot Awards on Nov. 17, 2022 in Hollywood, Florida.Jason Koerner/Getty Images
Patel has beenopen in the pastabout his desire to see the Trump administration prosecute the presidents perceived enemies.
His stewardship of the FBI could give him a powerful tool to do so.
