In a fiery farewell podcast episode, conservative powerhouse Dan Bongino pulled no punches as he took aim at Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) for his central role in the now-debunked Russia collusion narrative that plagued President Trump’s first term. Bongino, recently named deputy director of the FBI under Kash Patel, made it clear: the days of political elites like Schiff fabricating stories to manipulate the justice system are over.
“Why is Adam Schiff so worried, folks?” Bongino asked, addressing his loyal audience. “This guy has a 100% success rate—of failing.” Bongino’s frustration echoes the sentiments of millions of Americans who watched as Schiff relentlessly pushed the Russia collusion hoax, a false narrative that not only distracted from Trump’s agenda but severely damaged trust in U.S. institutions.
While the Russia story has faded from many headlines, Bongino believes it’s more relevant than ever, especially with Trump poised to reclaim power. “I know people want to move on,” he said, “but I’m not letting this go.” His reason? Accountability. “The FBI, the DOJ, Congress, foreign governments, intel officials—they all worked together to invent a story that could’ve done serious, long-term harm to international relations with a nuclear-powered adversary. That’s not just politics—that’s dangerous.”
Bongino’s outrage stems from more than partisan frustration; it’s about preserving the integrity of the American electoral system. “You don’t get to hijack the justice system to legitimize a lie,” he warned. “Imagine if this had been done to a Democrat. It shouldn’t happen to anyone—Republican, Democrat, or libertarian. No American citizen should be subject to this kind of corruption.”
The former Secret Service agent didn’t stop there. Zeroing in on Schiff’s role as the ringleader of the “circus,” Bongino emphasized, “He led the charge. He went to the podium day after day, lying through his teeth, claiming to have evidence that never existed. And now, he’s trying to pretend it never happened. Well, I’m here to tell you—I’m not letting him get away with it.”
Bongino’s blistering remarks were backed by fellow conservative figure Kash Patel, who has been equally vocal about Schiff’s corruption. Patel didn’t mince words, calling Schiff “one of the most corrupt politicians in U.S. history.” He pointed out the hypocrisy of Schiff leading Trump’s impeachment prosecution while being knee-deep in the very hoax that started it all. “This is a man who manufactured a false accusation, pushed it to the media, and used it to try to take down a sitting president,” Patel said. “It’s a disinformation campaign, pure and simple.”
What’s at stake, Bongino insists, goes far beyond partisan squabbles. “This is about the soul of our country,” he said. “If government officials can fabricate stories to influence elections, weaponize the justice system, and face zero consequences, then our republic is in serious danger. That’s why I’m not backing down. Not now, not ever.”
Bongino’s passionate call for accountability resonates with conservatives across the nation who have grown tired of watching political elites skate by without consequence. With Trump back in the spotlight and a conservative resurgence underway, Bongino’s warning is clear: “This can never happen again. And as long as I have a platform, I’ll make sure it doesn’t.”
As the fight for transparency heats up, one thing is certain—Bongino’s not letting Schiff off the hook, and neither are the millions of Americans who’ve had enough of the lies.
