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๐Ÿ”ฅDan Bongino Torches New York Times for ‘Hit Piece’ on FBI Reforms: ‘The Data Tells the Truth’

 

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"Dan Bongino Fires Back: FBI Reforms Are Making America Safer — The Data Proves It"

By Anoop Jain | [July 05, 2025]

Washington, D.C. — In a direct and unapologetic response to a recent New York Times article titled “Trump’s Politicized F.B.I. Has Made Americans Less Safe,” FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino blasted the piece as a "poorly thought out hit job" and offered hard data to challenge what he called a “fictional narrative” crafted by partisan journalism.

“This NY Times article is precisely why hard-working Americans simply do not trust the media,” Bongino posted in a statement shared across official FBI and personal platforms.

The article, which criticized sweeping personnel changes and organizational reforms under Bongino and FBI Director Kash Patel, argued that political influence is weakening the Bureau. Bongino, however, called the article’s conclusions “so ridiculous that a child could debunk it.”


Reforms That Work: FBI’s Strategy to Combat Crime and Terror

Bongino cited a series of hard-hitting law enforcement results to support the effectiveness of their nationwide crime-fighting strategy, particularly under the FBI’s “Summer Heat” initiative — a crackdown targeting violent criminals in urban and suburban communities across the country.

Here are just some of the results under Bongino and Patel’s leadership:

  • 14,000 violent criminals arrested — a 62% year-over-year increase

  • Over 100 children rescued, with 825 child predators and 140 human traffickers apprehended

  • 51 foreign intelligence operatives caught for espionage and smuggling

  • 18,000 criminal illegal aliens deported, with zero illegal entries recorded last month

  • 44,000 kilos of cocaine, 3,500 kilos of meth, and 1,210 kilos of fentanyl seized — a 22% rise from last year

  • Largest gang takedown in U.S. history, including the arrest of a top national gang leader

  • 3 of the FBI’s “Top Ten Most Wanted” captured, with another closing in

  • 800 rioters arrested who attempted to block enforcement actions

We’re making America safer. That’s not spin — it’s in the data,” Bongino asserted.


Countering the Narrative

The New York Times opinion piece alleges that politicization of the FBI under Trump-aligned officials has undermined public trust and safety. Bongino counters that it is biased media narratives, not FBI reforms, that are distorting reality.

“The NYT authors produce no evidence because the numbers tell the opposite story,” he said. “They omitted every major data point we’ve achieved to tell you a story, not the story.”

Bongino also emphasized the classified work of counter-terrorism teams, noting that while details can’t be made public, operations are active and successful.

He concluded with a commitment to transparency and accountability within the Bureau, including efforts to correct past internal failures and ensure personnel reforms are handled properly.


A Mission to Restore Trust

Despite relentless political scrutiny, Bongino and Patel remain steadfast in reshaping the FBI to focus on its core mission: public safety, national security, and law enforcement integrity.

“God bless America, and all those who defend Her,” Bongino closed in his message — a line that continues to resonate with those who believe the FBI’s mission is not to please the media, but to protect the nation.


Top 10 FAQs – Dan Bongino’s Response & FBI Reforms

1. What prompted Dan Bongino’s response to The New York Times?
Answer: Bongino responded to a NYT opinion piece titled “Trump’s Politicized F.B.I. Has Made Americans Less Safe,” which criticized FBI reforms under his and Director Kash Patel’s leadership. He called it a biased “hit piece” and countered with concrete law enforcement data.


2. What are the major reforms Bongino and Patel have implemented at the FBI?
Answer: The duo initiated an enterprise-wide reorganization, reallocated personnel toward violent crime and counterterrorism, and launched initiatives like “Summer Heat” to target gang violence, drug trafficking, and child exploitation across the U.S.


3. What is the “Summer Heat” initiative?
Answer: “Summer Heat” is a nationwide FBI-led crime suppression program aimed at reducing violent crime. It has already led to thousands of arrests and is credited with helping drive the U.S. murder rate toward a historic low.


4. How many violent criminals have been arrested under the new FBI strategy?
Answer: According to Bongino, the FBI has arrested 14,000 violent criminals—a 62% increase from the same time period last year.


5. Has the FBI made progress in protecting children?
Answer: Yes. The FBI has rescued over 100 children, arrested 825 violent child predators, and apprehended 140 human traffickers as part of its refocused efforts.


6. What has the FBI done to stop drug trafficking?
Answer: Recent operations led to the seizure of 44,000 kilos of cocaine, 3,500 kilos of meth, and 1,210 kilos of fentanyl — representing a 22% increase over the previous year.


7. What action has the FBI taken against illegal immigration?
Answer: Working with federal partners, the FBI has apprehended, imprisoned, and deported over 18,000 illegal aliens, many with violent criminal records. Notably, zero illegal entries were recorded last month.


8. Is the FBI addressing foreign threats and espionage?
Answer: Yes. Bongino reported that 51 foreign intelligence operatives have been arrested for espionage and smuggling dangerous substances into the U.S.


9. What does Bongino say about media coverage of the FBI’s efforts?
Answer: He accuses the New York Times of deliberately omitting facts to push a narrative. He argues the media is telling “a story, not the story,” while ignoring real FBI success data.


10. What’s next for the FBI under Bongino and Patel?
Answer: They plan to continue reforming the Bureau, increasing transparency, fixing past personnel issues, and focusing aggressively on national security and public safety, while releasing more classified work results when possible.



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