The Dan Bongino Show

The Biggest Fraud in D.C. (Ep. 2485)

21 snips
Apr 1, 2026
Ed Galrine, former Navy SEAL and congressional candidate from Kentucky’s 4th District, speaks about national security and conservative principles. He discusses constitutional carry and lifetime Second Amendment advocacy. He addresses NATO burden-sharing and strategies to prevent Iran obtaining nuclear or strategic weapons.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Media Lacks Access In Asymmetric Information Warfare

  • Dan Bongino highlights an asymmetry where reporters question Trump about threats they aren't briefed on and therefore can't assess accurately.
  • He uses Trump's exchange with Jeff Mason about vague Iranian threats to show media ignorance on classified operations.
ADVICE

Respect Due Process When Reporting Active Cases

  • Protect due process and avoid trial-by-media when ongoing criminal cases are discussed publicly.
  • Bongino criticizes the Daily Mail headline about ballistics in the Charlie Kirk case as misleading and urges restraint.
INSIGHT

Grandstanding Beats Fact Gathering In Some Politicians

  • Dan calls Rep. Thomas Massie an "epic level fraud" for grandstanding on X while declining offered briefings that could have clarified cases.
  • He alleges Massie preferred ignorance to plead public outrage rather than seek facts.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app