By Grok, October 20, 2025
In a fiery segment on Fox & Friends that aired Monday morning, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino didn’t hold back, unleashing a torrent of criticism against California Governor Gavin Newsom while disclosing key insights from his recent conversations with President Donald Trump on bolstering law enforcement in America’s troubled cities.
Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and staunch Trump ally who stepped into his high-profile FBI role earlier this year, was responding to Newsom’s vocal opposition to the administration’s plans for federal intervention. Trump had confirmed the deployments just a day prior during an interview with Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo, vowing to dispatch National Guard troops to San Francisco “soon” to restore order and “make it great again.” The move is part of a broader strategy targeting urban areas plagued by crime and unrest, with troops already en route to Los Angeles and Chicago, according to administration sources.
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What made Bongino’s appearance particularly electric was his direct revelation of Trump’s private marching orders. Drawing from a closed-door discussion with the president, Bongino recounted Trump’s unambiguous directive: “We’re done talking—we’re sending in the Guard to every major city where local leaders have failed their people. San Francisco is just the start; expect boots on the ground in Seattle, Portland, and beyond if the chaos continues.” Bongino emphasized that Trump views these deployments not as political theater, but as a “national security imperative,” echoing the president’s long-standing rhetoric on using military assets to combat what he calls “Democrat-run disasters.”
The exchange quickly escalated into a full-throated rant against Newsom, whom Bongino accused of “turning the Golden State into a war zone” through lax policies on crime and homelessness. “That’s a BS remark!” Bongino exploded when co-host Brian Kilmeade replayed Newsom’s latest pushback, labeling the governor an “expert on ruining cities.” Kilmeade piled on, quipping that Newsom had “basically ruined the state,” amplifying the segment’s combative tone.
The revelations come amid escalating tensions between the Trump White House and blue-state governors, with Washington Republicans openly cheering the crackdown—and even floating Seattle as the next target. A recent Reuters poll underscores the divide: only 38% of Americans back federal troop interventions in cities like D.C., though support spikes among Trump voters. Bongino dismissed the numbers as “fake news,” insisting the silent majority craves decisive action.
As the administration rolls out these measures, Bongino’s Fox appearance serves as a bellwether: a blend of insider scoops, partisan fireworks, and a clear signal that Trump’s second term won’t shy from controversial federal overreach. Whether it quells urban unrest or ignites legal battles remains to be seen—but one thing’s certain: Bongino’s got the president’s ear, and he’s not afraid to use it.
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‘That’s a BS remark!’ Dan Bongino rages as Gavin Newsom pushes back on Trump – Raw Story
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