The Dan Bongino Show – Episode 2410: "Trump Has Begun His Total Personnel Warfare"
Release Date: January 28, 2025
Introduction: Total Personnel Warfare
In this compelling episode, Dan Bongino introduces the concept of "Total Personnel Warfare," emphasizing the strategic overhaul of government personnel to align policies with constitutional principles. From the outset, Bongino underscores the importance of reshaping the workforce to eliminate influences from previous administrations:
"Total personnel warfare. That's all that matters." [00:02]
He argues that a constitutional republic relies not just on policies but on the people who enforce them, calling for the removal of those associated with the Biden and Obama administrations.
Purging Government Agencies
Bongino details the ongoing efforts to cleanse various government departments of perceived subversive elements:
"If you were involved in the tyranny of the last four disgusting years of Biden or the prior aid of Obama, you got to go." [01:15]
He highlights significant firings, including key figures in the Department of Transportation, Treasury, and DHS, emphasizing that this purge is a top-down initiative to restore integrity within federal institutions.
Liberation Day and Achievements
Celebrating "Liberation Day," declared by Donald Trump as a quasi-national holiday, Bongino marks it as a pivotal moment for the MAGA movement:
"Liberation Day is here. Donald Trump has declared it Liberation Day and quasi national holiday." [04:30]
He congratulates his partner, Evita Duffy, on the successful launch of the "Bongino Report," lauding it as the biggest launch of 2024 within their network.
Immigration Policies and Enforcement
A significant portion of the episode focuses on stringent immigration enforcement, portraying it as a cornerstone of Trump's agenda:
"Borders shut down. And I'm going to tell you something. We've got an absolutely incredible 12 punch of personnel or policy on the border front." [10:45]
Bongino showcases interviews with key officials like Steve Miller and Tom Holman, who discuss aggressive deportation strategies and the prioritization of national security threats. He criticizes liberal narratives and media portrayals of immigration enforcement:
"I don't really care Margaret, but thanks for asking." [16:50]
Furthermore, Bongino addresses celebrity criticisms, particularly targeting Selena Gomez's emotional commentary on immigration:
"Selena Gomez should run for office on open borders if she liked, but she'd rather cry on Twitter." [24:06]
He emphasizes the disconnect between public sentiment and liberal advocacy, reinforcing the necessity of their enforcement measures.
January 6th Investigation and Cash Patel
Bongino expresses frustration over the stalled investigation into the January 6th pipe bomber, attributing it to bureaucratic resistance:
"We cannot let up on Cash Patel. The exact same heat you applied to get Pete Hegseth to be secretary. Hegseth you have got to get for Cash Patel to be FBI director." [15:20]
He cites reports indicating that the FBI knew the bomber was an insider but chose to halt the investigation to preserve the existing narrative. Bongino calls for the appointment of Cash Patel to lead the FBI in uncovering the truth:
"If we do not get Cash in, let them bury Cash." [15:50]
Media Criticism and Climate Change Ideologies
The episode features a scathing critique of mainstream media, labeling them as "frauds" and "phonies" for their handling of political narratives and climate change:
"They can't lie to all the people all the time." [29:30]
Bongino references Barton Swaim's Wall Street Journal article on the decline of climate change ideologies, arguing that the media's inconsistent actions (e.g., buying properties in flood-prone areas) expose their disbelief in climate narratives.
Conclusion and Call to Action
Wrapping up, Bongino urges his audience to actively participate in government reform by contacting officials to support personnel changes aligned with their agenda:
"Emailing and calling respectfully, please. Because or else it's counterproductive." [33:00]
He reinforces the importance of collective action within the "Bongino Army" to sustain the momentum of "Total Personnel Warfare" and secure the desired policy outcomes.
Notable Quotes:
- "Total personnel warfare. That's all that matters." — Dan Bongino [00:02]
- "If you were involved in the tyranny of the last four disgusting years of Biden or the prior aid of Obama, you got to go." — Dan Bongino [01:15]
- "Liberation Day is here. Donald Trump has declared it Liberation Day and quasi national holiday." — Dan Bongino [04:30]
- "Borders shut down. And I'm going to tell you something. We've got an absolutely incredible 12 punch of personnel or policy on the border front." — Dan Bongino [10:45]
- "I don't really care Margaret, but thanks for asking." — Dan Bongino [16:50]
- "We cannot let up on Cash Patel. The exact same heat you applied to get Pete Hegseth to be secretary. Hegseth you have got to get for Cash Patel to be FBI director." — Dan Bongino [15:20]
- "They can't lie to all the people all the time." — Dan Bongino [29:30]
- "Emailing and calling respectfully, please. Because or else it's counterproductive." — Dan Bongino [33:00]
This episode serves as a fervent call to action for listeners to support the reformation of government personnel to align with conservative and constitutional values, while simultaneously criticizing liberal media and policies. Bongino's passionate delivery and strategic messaging aim to galvanize the "Bongino Army" in pursuit of their political objectives.