Jim Jordan Endorses Dan Bongino to Lead Federal Protective Service
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan voiced his support last week for Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent-turned-conservative commentator and author, to lead the Federal Protective Service under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Speaking on Benny Johnson’s podcast, Jordan, an Ohio Republican, expressed confidence in Bongino’s ability to reform the agency.
“I think Dan would be great,” Jordan said. “Dan Bongino at the Secret Service would focus on the changes needed to uphold the mission of that critical agency.”
Trump’s Decision Looms
In November, Forbes reported that Trump was weighing two candidates for the position—Bongino and Sean Curran. Bongino has been an outspoken critic of the Secret Service, particularly after two assassination attempts on Trump’s life over the summer.
Bongino previously criticized the agency’s shortcomings, stating, “Let me be perfectly clear: the [first] assassination attempt on President Trump was a catastrophic failure on behalf of the United States Secret Service.”
The fallout from these incidents led to the resignation of former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who faced bipartisan pressure to step down due to the agency’s mishandling of the situation.
Trump’s Key Appointments
Trump has been steadily assembling his administration, naming individuals to Senate-confirmed positions, as well as filling non-confirmed roles such as White House Chief of Staff, Communications Director, and National Security Advisor.
Bongino’s Viral Moment and Internal GOP Tensions
Just before the November 5th election, Bongino stirred controversy by claiming that key Republicans, including Kellyanne Conway, were working against Trump’s campaign and his pick of JD Vance as a running mate.
Bongino dismissed reports that Trump regretted choosing Vance, calling them “absolute bullsh*t” on his podcast, The Dan Bongino Show. He suggested that leaks from within Trump’s team had fueled the rumors, highlighting a Daily Mail article that alleged Trump was “melting down” over Vance.
“There’s a lot of internal sabotage going on right now,” Bongino said. “I honestly did not want to highlight it because I like to stay focused on the Democrats, but it’s not going away.”
According to Bongino, the dissatisfaction stems from Vance’s cautious stance on Ukraine, which contrasts with the more aggressive posture favored by some Republicans. He accused Conway and others of undermining the Trump-Vance ticket for personal or financial reasons.
Bongino defended the pairing, calling it a “great ticket,” and criticized those attempting to disrupt it.
“Instead of focusing on winning with this great ticket, there are people sabotaging it right now,” he said.
In a direct message to Conway and her allies, Bongino warned, “It’s time to pipe down. You’ve been warned. I’ve had about enough.”
As President-elect Trump continues to assemble his administration, the decision on who will lead the Federal Protective Service has become a crucial point of focus. Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and prominent conservative figure, has emerged as a strong contender for the role, gaining support from influential allies such as House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, further solidifying his candidacy.