What is Dan Bongino's Net Worth and Salary?
Dan Bongino is a prominent American political commentator, radio talk show host, and author. He has an estimated net worth of $150 million. Bongino has had a diverse career, including over a decade of service as a Secret Service agent, during which he worked in the Presidential Protective Division. Additionally, he has served as an officer in both the New York City Police Department and the Baltimore Police Department.
Bongino's influence extends into media, where he is a popular radio and podcast host. His show, The Dan Bongino Show, is one of the most-listened-to political talk shows in the United States, known for its passionate commentary and conservative viewpoints.
Dan Bongino is also a published author, having written several books, including Life Inside the Bubble and Spygate. These works offer insights into his experiences in the Secret Service and his perspective on political controversies.
Rumble Stock Holdings
Dan Bongino is a significant shareholder in the streaming video company Rumble. According to SEC filings, he holds over 16 million shares, accounting for about 14.4% of the company’s equity. Estimating the price per share at $8, his holdings are valued at approximately $130 million.
Early Life and Education
Dan Bongino was born on December 4, 1974, in the Queens borough of New York City. He is of half-Italian ancestry. Bongino attended Archbishop Molloy High School during his teenage years and later graduated from Queens College with bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology. He also earned an MBA from Pennsylvania State University.
Career Beginnings in Government
Bongino started his career in the New York City Police Department in 1995, serving until 1999. He then joined the United States Secret Service as a special agent at the New York Field Office. In 2002, he became an instructor at the Secret Service Training Academy in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2006, Bongino was appointed to the prestigious Presidential Protection Division, where he served until May 2011.
Media Career
Bongino has made his mark as a far-right radio host and commentator, appearing on both local and national platforms. He has guest-hosted for notable radio personalities like Mark Levin and Sean Hannity. He has also appeared on WMAL-FM in Washington, DC, and WBAL in Baltimore, contributing to NRATV until 2018. Bongino frequently features on Fox News and InfoWars.
He is a major proponent of the Spygate conspiracy theory, claiming that the Obama administration illegally spied on the Trump campaign during the 2016 election. However, these claims have been debunked by the FBI and confirmed as unfounded by the Justice Department and the Director of National Intelligence.
Bongino has also propagated the falsehood that the 2020 presidential election was rigged, leading to his placement on the New York Times' list of top misinformation spreaders. His Twitter account was temporarily suspended following the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, for violating Twitter's policies regarding civics and integrity.
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In 2021, Bongino was signed by Cumulus Media to replace The Rush Limbaugh Show on the radio. He also began hosting a new weekend program on Fox News called Unfiltered with Dan Bongino. Controversy arose later that year when he opposed corporate COVID vaccine mandates, despite being vaccinated himself, and demanded Cumulus Media to end its mandate while staying silent on other employees being let go for not getting vaccinated.
Campaigns for Congress
Bongino first ran for public office in 2012, though he lost his bid for a United States Senate seat in Maryland to incumbent Democrat Ben Cardin. He then ran for the House of Representatives seat for Maryland's 6th Congressional District in 2014, again losing to incumbent Democrat John Delaney. In 2016, after relocating to Florida, Bongino unsuccessfully sought the nomination for Florida's 19th congressional district, notably engaging in a profanity-laden tirade against a reporter during the campaign.
Political Views
Dan Bongino's political stance is characterized as far-right. He has openly stated that his life's mission is to "own the libs." Bongino is a vocal supporter of numerous conspiracy theories and has spread misinformation on various topics, including the 2020 presidential election and the COVID-19 pandemic. His books further promote his political views.
Personal Life and Health
Bongino is married to Paula Andrea, a native of Colombia. The couple has two daughters. They previously ran three businesses from their home: a martial arts apparel line, a risk and security management consulting firm, and a web design service.
In September 2020, Bongino was diagnosed with throat cancer. He underwent successful surgery and was later diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. By 2021, Bongino announced that he had beaten the disease.
