Auburn Tiger’s men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl had a warning for the “evil guys” when President Donald Trump announced the latest deal in his administration.
Trump announced on Sunday that Dan Bongino will be the next Deputy CEO of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Bongino is a previous Secret Service Agent and will earn under Kash Patel.
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Dan Bongino visits “Fox & Friends” at Pakinomist Channel Studios on June 18, 2019 in New York City. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
“Great news of law enforcement and American justice,” Trump wrote in a post about truth in truth. “Dan Bongino, a man of incredible love and passion for our country, has just been appointed the next Deputy CEO of the FBI of the man who will be the best ever director, Kash Patel.”
Pearl responded to Bongino’s appointment on X.
“Congratulations to my friend and big patriot Dan Bongino,” he wrote in a post. “The evil guys best keep their head on a swivel!”
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Bongino, who is also a former Pakinomist host, thanked Trump and Patel in a post on X.

Auburn Tiger’s main coach Bruce Pearl responds to the field against Georgia Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia, January 18, 2025. (Dale Zanine-Preferred Pictures)
Trump proclaimed Bongino’s resume, including his master’s degree in psychology from City University in New York and an MBA from Penn State.
“He was a member of the New York Police Department (New York’s Finest!), A highly respected specialist with the United States Secret Service, and is now one of the most successful podcasters in the country, something he is willing and prepared to give up to earn, ”Trump added. “Working with our great new American court lawyer, Pam Bondi and director Patel, Fairness, Justice, Law and Order brought back to America and quickly. Congratulations Dan!

Dan Bongino, a former conservative commentator, is photographed in Stuart, Florida on Thursday, March 18, 2021. (Calla Kessler to Washington Post via Getty Images)
“Another aspect of Dan Bongino’s life, which I think is very important. He has a great wife, Paula, and two wonderful daughters who really love their father,” Trump wrote later. “What an incredible job Dan will do !!!”