The Dan Bongino Show The Two FBIs (Ep. 2461)
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Feb 26, 2026 Senator Mike Lee, a conservative Utah lawmaker focused on election integrity and constitutional limits, joins to discuss the SAVE Act and voting security. They debate proof-of-citizenship, photo ID, and risks of ballot harvesting. They also outline using a talking filibuster to force debate and contrast options for reforming federal agencies.
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The FBI Split Into Two Competing Cultures
- Dan Bongino says the FBI has split into two factions: mission-focused field agents and a weaponized political faction that surveilled political figures.
- He cites his personal FBI experience and recent reporting on Kash Patel and Susie Wiles' phone records as evidence of that divide.
Subpoenas Versus Warrants Raise Predicate Questions
- Dan highlights that subpoenas, not warrants, were used to obtain Kash Patel and Susie Wiles' phone records, raising questions about the investigation's predicate.
- He emphasizes the importance of a documented predicate before opening such probes.
Active CI Threats Show China's Persistent Targeting
- Dan describes a counterintelligence arrest of a former US Air Force pilot allegedly training Chinese pilots, showing active espionage threats.
- He frames it as part of pervasive Chinese efforts to exploit US vulnerabilities across systems.