Former right-wing podcaster and longtime conspiracy theorist Dan Bongino reportedly did not receive a traditional background check before securing his current role as second-in-command at the FBI.

According to ProPublica, FBI Director Kash Patel gave Bongino a waiver at the time of his hiring—along with at least two other FBI officials installed by President Donald Trump—allowing him to skip the polygraph test that’s usually required. Experts told the outlet that the decision to give Bongino a pass in this way goes against FBI precedent.

In addition to access to classified materials, Bongino also now has the power to conduct surveillance operations, interact with federal intelligence agencies, and manage day-to-day operations of the country’s biggest law enforcement agency—all without be

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