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As Washington braces for what many are calling a “summer of investigations,” the focus remains on the dynamic between the new FBI leadership and the lawmakers they are targeting. The “truth” Bongino vows to uncover is likely to be a different version than the one championed by the Jan. 6th Committee. In this clash of narratives, the FBI serves as the ultimate prize.
The political warfare currently unfolding is not just about the individuals involved; it is about the institutional integrity of the United States’ premier domestic intelligence agency. With Bongino serving as the “second-in-command,” the era of the “deep state” as he defines it is under direct assault. Whether this leads to a more transparent and accountable agency or a more deeply divided one remains to be seen. What is certain, however, is that the appointment has fundamentally changed the rules of engagement in Washington. The “Russia probe,” the “Jan. 6th inquiry,” and the internal politics of the J. Edgar Hoover Building are no longer just talking points on a podcast—they are the official business of the Deputy Director of the FBI.
