Dan Bongino returned to the podcasting scene on February 2, 2026, delivering a fiery relaunch that took aim at liberals and mainstream media outlets he accuses of opposing effective policing measures. Known for his sharp conservative commentary and direct style, Bongino wasted little time making his stance clear, declaring: “To the libs and their media pals… You can get your lips, pucker them up, and plant a big WET ONE on my a**!” He also asserted that critics “would just rather see people DEAD,” referencing his views on urban crime policies.

Bongino’s remarks came as part of a broader critique of what he describes as left-leaning media obstruction of aggressive law enforcement initiatives that, in his view, helped reduce urban homicide rates during his brief tenure as FBI deputy director under President Trump. Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and prominent conservative podcaster, served less than a year in the role starting in early 2025 before resigning in January 2026 to return to private media. Reports suggest his departure was influenced by internal resistance within the FBI and a series of leaks that frustrated his policy agenda.

The podcast relaunch reasserts Bongino’s influence in conservative media, combining insider government experience with commentary aimed at galvanizing audiences critical of liberal policies and mainstream news coverage. By returning to the airwaves, Bongino signals a continued focus on law enforcement, crime, and political accountability, reinforcing his profile as a combative voice in the current media landscape.