The Dan Bongino Show Shake Up At the DOJ (Ep. 2488)
Apr 3, 2026
A rapid rundown of a major shakeup at the Justice Department and who might replace the top prosecutor. Reports on FBI raids targeting alleged hospice fraud and nationwide financial crime takedowns. Discussion of counterintelligence arrests, economic job gains tied to deregulation and AI, and political fallout as one party grapples with fraud revelations and strategic risks.
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Grand Juries Can Thwart Federal Cases
- Jury and grand jury nullification in liberal areas limits DOJ effectiveness despite good casework.
- He cites examples like the D.C. subway sandwich incident where grand juries declined to indict on camera evidence.
Why Todd Blanche Is A Strong Pick
- Bongino recommends Todd Blanche as a top replacement and praises him as ferociously loyal and central to operations.
- He explains the DAG runs the FBI, ATF and day-to-day DOJ work, making Todd's prior role arguably more powerful than AG.
Don't Pick Senators For AG During Midterms
- Avoid nominating sitting U.S. senators to the cabinet to prevent risky special-election vacancies during a close midterm cycle.
- Bongino warns Senate seats are tactically vital and a Senate vacancy could cost the party control.