Summary
Dan Bongino, a former FBI deputy director and conservative commentator, criticized former Republican Representative Matt Gaetz in a social media post after Gaetz questioned his past political campaigns. The exchange included personal insults and references to Gaetz's past controversies. This incident comes as Bongino announced upcoming news for his show and discussed Republican unity.
Key Facts
- Dan Bongino criticized Matt Gaetz on the social media platform X, calling him names.
- Gaetz had questioned Bongino's previous attempts at running for political office.
- Bongino previously served as FBI deputy director, appointed by President Trump in March 2023.
- Bongino has been involved in the Tea Party movement and often criticized FBI leadership.
- Gaetz has faced allegations of misconduct but denies any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime.
- Gaetz withdrew from consideration for the role of President Trump's attorney general in 2024 due to scrutiny from a House Ethics Committee report.
- Bongino has teased upcoming news related to his show and advocated for Republican unity ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
