The Bongino Brief : Help Is On The Way! - The Dan Bongino Show

Summary

The Dan Bongino Show: "The Bongino Brief: Help Is On The Way!"
Release Date: March 1, 2025
Host: Dan Bongino | Cumulus Podcast Network

Introduction

In the March 1, 2025 episode of The Dan Bongino Show titled "The Bongino Brief: Help Is On The Way!", host Dan Bongino delivers a heartfelt and pivotal message to his audience. This episode marks a significant transition in Bongino's career as he announces his impending move to become the Deputy Director of the FBI. Throughout the episode, Bongino reflects on his journey, underscores the importance of action, and reaffirms his commitment to national security and constitutional integrity.

Highlighting Past Leadership and the Power of Collective Action

Timestamp: [01:07]

Bongino opens the episode by sharing an impactful clip from a speech he delivered at the Heritage Foundation eleven years prior. The speech emphasizes the necessity of passionate individuals stepping up to effect meaningful change.

Unnamed Speaker: "We can fix it though, folks. And I think it's going to take some good, passionate people going forward and I think it's going to take more people to speak out. There's a, I think right now there's a crisis of internal leadership... it’s going to take just a tidal wave of people speaking out to really create some effective change." (01:07)

This segment sets the tone for the episode, highlighting the enduring theme of collective responsibility and the need for active participation in addressing societal challenges.

Building the Bongino Movement: "The Do Matters" Philosophy

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Dan Bongino delves into the origins and growth of his show, expressing gratitude towards his dedicated supporters and team. He emphasizes the foundational principle that "The Do Matters," underscoring the importance of taking actionable steps rather than merely discussing issues.

Dan Bongino: "One of the bedrock principles of this Bongino army out there and this massive audience we've had... The Do Matters. You can talk all you want... I'm not going to sit here and tell you the Do matters and then sit on my ass when an opportunity comes to do the right thing." (02:15)

Bongino acknowledges the hard work of his listeners, including truckers, cops, pilots, architects, and military personnel, asserting that real change is driven by those who take action.

Addressing Criticism and Defending Commitment to Service

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Transitioning from his role as a commentator, Bongino confronts his critics head-on. He defends his service background and commitment to nonpartisan work, challenging opponents to recognize his dedication beyond political affiliations.

Dan Bongino: "I don't think they understand what it's like to commit to service. Not partisan service, but service... I Get it? ... Have you seen what I did before I came here? I'm committed to service." (04:30)

Bongino underscores the multifaceted nature of individuals, highlighting that people serve in various capacities, such as being dads, coaches, cops, and military members, each role requiring different skills and dedication.

Personal Story: Love Amidst Tragedy

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In a deeply personal recount, Bongino shares the story of meeting his wife, Paula, two weeks before the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This narrative not only humanizes him but also illustrates his resilience and the profound impact of shared experiences.

Dan Bongino: "We met just a couple of weeks before 9/11... I thought she was dead. But we had just been on one date, and she was actually in Nevada... She was alive. We've been through a lot together... We have two beautiful daughters... we've been through three runs for political office... eleven years launching a podcast." (05:10)

This segment highlights Bongino's personal sacrifices and the unwavering support of his family throughout his professional endeavors.

Major Announcement: Transition to Deputy Director of the FBI

Timestamp: [06:45]

In a significant revelation, Bongino announces his decision to step down from his role as a political commentator to assume the position of Deputy Director of the FBI. He articulates his vision for the FBI under the leadership of President Trump, Attorney General Bondi, and Director Patel, emphasizing a commitment to national security and constitutional fidelity.

Dan Bongino: "I am going in this clear-eyed vision of President Trump, Attorney General Bondi and Director Patel. I am going to do my job to implement that vision... every single strand of DNA cell in my body is going to be dedicated towards keeping this homeland safe no matter what." (06:45)

Bongino pledges to restore faith in the FBI, ensuring it remains an institution that belongs to the American people. He outlines his mission to combat threats ranging from terrorism and narco-trafficking to child sex rings and gang activities.

Dan Bongino: "The FBI belongs to the American people, doesn't belong to me, doesn't belong to anyone else but the American people... We're going to reestablish faith in this institution." (07:20)

Commitment to the Constitution and Future Outlook

Timestamp: [08:30]

Reiterating his dedication, Bongino emphasizes the paramount importance of the Constitution, asserting that it should guide all actions and policies within the FBI.

Dan Bongino: "The primacy of that is really important. You understand that it is the one thing that dictates all the rest of your actions, and that's the Constitution." (08:30)

He addresses his audience with a mix of emotion and resolve, expressing both sorrow and hope as he prepares to embark on this new chapter.

Dan Bongino: "I love you guys, but this is a mission I can't say no to." (09:15)

Conclusion: A Heartfelt Farewell and Call to Action

As the episode draws to a close, Bongino conveys his gratitude to his listeners and team, acknowledging the challenges and successes they've shared. He makes a heartfelt plea to his audience to continue taking action, reinforcing the episode's central theme that "The Do Matters."

Dan Bongino: "Who's next? This isn't just about me, folks. The Do matters. If you think that's why I got involved in this... every single thing I have in me... we're going to try our best." (09:50)

Bongino concludes by inviting listeners to stay connected and continue supporting the movement, even as he transitions to his new role within the FBI.

Final Thoughts

"The Bongino Brief: Help Is On The Way!" serves as both a farewell and a rallying cry. Dan Bongino's announcement of his new position underscores his unwavering commitment to national security and the principles of the Constitution. Throughout the episode, Bongino balances personal anecdotes with professional declarations, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of his motivations and future intentions. This episode not only marks the end of an era for The Dan Bongino Show but also sets the stage for Bongino's continued influence in safeguarding America's future.

For those interested in watching the full episode, it is available on Rumble at rumble.com/bongino, where live broadcasts occur every weekday at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

Transcript

Dan Bongino (0:00)

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Unnamed Speaker (1:07)

We can fix it though, folks. And I think it's going to take some good, passionate people going forward and I think it's going to take more people to speak out. There's a, I think right now there's a crisis of internal leadership. I think people during a recession are afraid to leave. But I speak to people all the time on my cell phone on the inside who are just as frustrated as I am, whether from the military or anywhere else. And I think it's going to take just a tidal wave of people speaking out to really create some effective change.

Dan Bongino (1:41)

This is really hard for me, folks. I hope you understand. I, we spent a long time building this. We, Me, my wife, guy, Michael, Justin, Jasmine, Evita. My wife and I started doing this show and it started in a basement. It was me, Joe and Paula. That was it. We started doing the show and Paula was putting together show clips for me. We never expected it to become this, this, this, this massive live stream and podcast and radio show. We never expected it. I would, I, I knew you guys were going to be there for us. So to have to walk. Yeah, it's not easy. And getting like money and all that other crap that doesn't gives a damn about any of that stuff. We'll figure that out later. But you know, I'M not going to tell you as an audience what's been one of our just bedrock principles of this Bongino army out there and this people that, this massive audience we've had. What's one of the bedrock principles? Right? The do matters. We've talked about the do. You can talk all you want. I tell you all the time, I don't feel like I have a real job. I don't. I don't feel like. I feel like you guys are the ones out there getting your hands dirty. You know, the truckers, the cops, the pilots, you know, the architects, the men and women in our military. I appreciate everything. But if the DO matters, I'm not going to sit here as a commentator, talking head, whatever dopey title we have. I'm not going to sit here and tell you the do matters and then sit on my ass when an opportunity comes to do the right thing and not only talk about everything we wanted to change, but actually change it. There are a lot of people listening today and I hope you understand that. More in a minute. But first, you don't go out and buy a life jacket when the boat's already sinking and you don't buy gold when the economy's already collapsed. Clearly others are heeding this advice as gold hit all time highs the first part of 2025. It's not too late for you too. 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I don't think they understand what it's like to commit to service. Not partisan service, but service. I Get it? If you are a political opponent of mine that has been involved with proudly celebrating a weaponized justice system, how you don't understand how a guy like me who discusses partisan content in an opinion show can go and do a unquestionably nonpartisan job, I'm going to ask you a simple question. Have you seen what I did before I came here? I'm committed to service. People play different roles in their lives. People are dads, people are soccer coaches, people are cops and military, military officers and military enlisted people. People are carpenters, people are plumbers. We play different roles in our life, and each one requires a different skill set. I've been there. I know what this is like, and it's time for me to step up, folks. I have to thank my family first, though, you know, a lot of. Most of you know Paula. Paula's been with me a long time. Folks we met. I don't know if you know the story. It's certainly not my autobiography today, but we met just a couple of weeks before 9 11. I mean, an actual couple of weeks. Like two weeks before 9 11. My second date hadn't even happened with Paula. And she worked at 120 Broadway, which is the building that looks right into the World Trade center right there. She worked for a company at the time called Sia. The 911 attacks happened. I had only been on one date with her. We barely knew each other, but I knew I was in love. So I. I called her and she didn't answer the phone. I thought she was dead. I did. I panicked. I thought she was dead. I couldn't believe it. I said, I just met this woman. Well, it turned out we had just been on one date, and she was actually in Nevada. Her mom lived in Centennial Hills in Nevada, actually Summerlin, I think, back then. And she was out in Nevada. I couldn't believe she was alive. But we met two weeks before the most devastating terror attack, one of them in American history. That was an event we all scarred us forever. I was an agent watching that. We've been through a lot together. We've been through the Secret Service. We've been through the President's detail. We've been through cancer. We've been through some health crises with her. We have two beautiful daughters, one in college and one younger one still in grammar school. We've been through three runs for political office. We've been through the launch of a podcast 11 years ago. And everybody laughed at us. They're not laughing now. They did. They actually laughed at us. Oh, podcast that's cute. What happened? Can't get a real show. We lived through all of that. We spent our last $10,000 on a microphone and some mixers in the basement of our house in Maryland. Paula's always been willing to take a chance on me. Always. She said on her first date that she knew I was something special, which I didn't think I was anything special back then, but I guess she did. She's been busting her ass all weekend. Why? Because there's going to be a major transition. It's not going to be the last show, but we've only got a few more left with you. So obviously we're going to be working with a team of people to make this transition from me, political commentator Dan, to deputy Director of the FBI. Dan, those are different roles, require different skills. Skills I have and have used before and I plan to use again. It's going to hurt to leave you. I'll discuss over the course of the coming days. I'll be with you for a little bit longer on radio and on my show. I will discuss exactly what's going to happen. It's not going to impact Evita or Haley's content at all. My wife has been running the business for a long time. I don't get involved with the business at, at all. I do the talking. But I want to ask you, who's next? Who's next? This isn't just about me, folks. The do matters. Who's next? You know, I said last week and a couple of media critics commented, I said we're all going to have to take it on the chin a little bit now. Do you see what I meant? I never got in this for the money or notoriety. Listen, I enjoy making money and that I can impact people's lives and that people come out and say nice things to me as much as the next guy. But if you think that's why I got involved in this, running as a Republican in deep blue Maryland, my life of activism and my time in the Secret Service. If you think I get into Secret Service to get rich and you don't know me and you haven't seen the government salary scale, but I am going in this clear eyed vision of President Trump, Attorney General Bondi and Director Patel. I am going to do my job to implement that vision. I can tell you right now we are going to try our best. Every single thing I have in me, every single strand of DNA cell in my body is going to be dedicated towards keeping this homeland safe no matter what. No matter what that's my job. We're going to reestablish faith in this institution. The good people there doing their job, hitting the streets, developing sources. We'll have your back. We are going to reestablish faith in this institution. The FBI belongs to the American people, doesn't belong to me, doesn't belong to anyone else but the American people. But this is the honor of a lifetime, and it's a serious mission and I plan on implementing that vision. Folks, there are a small number of people out there in the country right now dedicated to doing really bad things. It's not. The overwhelming majority of Americans are patriots that love this country and love their family, they love their jobs, they. They go to work every day. But there are a small number of really bad people out there who are planning on really bad things. From terrorists to narco traffickers, child sex rings, gang members. I'll tell you right now, I'm not going to rest easy until we find as many of you as we can. Don't sleep. No. After today. That's my mission, folks. Of course the Constitution matters. We're going to get back to the four corners of that document that guide us all as well. And I think you know from my history of covering content here that the primacy of that is really important. You understand that it is the one thing that dictates all the rest of your actions, and that's the Constitution. Again, regarding the show, folks, going forward, I will tell you how we're going to wind my portion of the show down. And I'm just going to leave you with this before I get to some other content. And we've got a couple more. We've got some shows for you lined up. So I actually put a show together, even though it's been harder than I thought. I didn't plan on this. I didn't plan on a lot of things. But I want you to know it is the honor of my lifetime and I hope I'm making a plea to you all. Personally, I hope you're not angry or upset at me for making this decision. I knew it was the right thing to do. But there is a big cost and I understand that there's a chance when the mission's over that you guys all disappear and go somewhere else. Not gonna lie to you. It's been on my mind for a long time. I hope not. I love you guys, but this is a mission I can't say no to. Sorry, guys. JL Sub Holy moly, Batman. We're so proud of you. Dan we love you, Dan. I love you guys, too. I woke up this morning, I was just. I jumped in that cold plunge to kind of clear my head a little bit. And I got out of it. And I have to tell you, folks, this is very surreal. What an honor. What an honor. So that was a clip from the Dan Bongino show. You can watch the full show on Rumble. All you have to do is go to rumble.com bongino where we go live every weekday at 11am eastern time. Hope to see you there.