It's Happening Again, Again (Ep. 2505)

The Dan Bongino Show1h 11mApril 29, 2026

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In this high-energy episode of The Dan Bongino Show, Dan delivers a blistering critique of what he calls the 'doomer' narrative from the left, highlighting a series of recent developments that contradict long-standing claims of inaction. He opens with the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for a second time over a controversial Instagram post involving seashells that formed the numbers '8647'—a combination interpreted by critics as a coded threat against the 47th president. Dan argues this case is fundamentally different from the politically charged investigations of the past, such as the Russia probe, because it involves public evidence, a grand jury indictment, and no fabricated dossier. He contrasts this with the previous administration's use of secret courts and manipulated intelligence, calling out hypocrisy among former DOJ officials like Andrew Weissman who now defend the rule of law in Comey’s case while previously supporting selective prosecutions. Dan also covers a new criminal case against Dr. David Morin, a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci, over alleged cover-ups related to the origins of COVID-19. He debunks liberal media doom-and-gloom predictions with polling data showing a tied generic congressional ballot and favorable prediction markets for Republicans, arguing that the left’s narrative of inevitable defeat is false. The episode closes with a powerful pro-life segment featuring Congressman Brandon Gill confronting a pro-abortion advocate with graphic descriptions of abortion procedures, exposing what Dan calls the left’s emotional evasion. He ends with a preparedness PSA and a call to action for listeners to support national security, protect families, and stay engaged in the political fight.

Key Takeaways
1

The indictment of James Comey over a public Instagram post is a legitimate case based on public evidence, not political targeting, unlike the FISA court-based investigations of the past.

2

Polling and prediction markets show Republicans are competitive in the 2026 midterms, contradicting the 'doomer' narrative of inevitable Democratic victory.

3

The left’s refusal to acknowledge real progress—such as border security, crime reduction, and economic gains—reveals a strategic effort to demoralize supporters.

4

Graphic testimony from Congressman Brandon Gill exposes the brutality of abortion procedures, challenging the sanitized language used by pro-abortion advocates.

5

The Secret Service’s response to the recent assassination attempt on President Trump reveals areas for improvement in perimeter security and rapid response protocols.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

The Doomer Paradox: When 'Nothing's Happening' Turns Into 'It's Happening Again'

If you're one of the doomers that's constantly saying X isn't happening and X happens, you have to tell your own audience, not me, why you keep lying.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

The Comey Indictment: Public Evidence vs. Secret Dossiers

This case started because Jim Comey decided to post that on Instagram. We didn't make it up. We didn't pay someone to post it. There was no dossier it was found in.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

The Hypocrisy of Former DOJ Officials: Weissman’s Contradictory Stances

This is not selective prosecution, that this is not somebody who's singled out, that he's being treated just like anyone else. That is what it means to have a rule of law.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

The Morin Case: Cover-Up Allegations in the COVID Origins Debate

Dan details the indictment of Dr. David Morin, a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci, for allegedly concealing federal records related to the lab leak theory of COVID-19. He frames this as part of a broader pattern of accountability emerging after years of suppression.

40:00
10 min

Debunking the Doom: Polling and Prediction Markets Show a Competitive Midterm

Dan presents Harvard-Harris polling data and prediction market odds showing a tied generic congressional ballot and a 51% chance of Republican Senate control, directly challenging the narrative of inevitable Democratic dominance.

High-Impact Quotes
This case started because Jim Comey decided to post that on Instagram. We didn't make it up. We didn't pay someone to post it. There was no dossier it was found in.
Dan Bongino24:33
Viral: 90.0
If you're one of the doomers that's constantly saying X isn't happening and X happens, you have to tell your own audience, not me, why you keep lying.
Dan Bongino1:30
Viral: 85.0
I'm asking you about abortion. I'm just, I'm obviously looking at the chat and I think you guys and ladies out there feel the way I do.
Dan Bongino53:58
Viral: 80.0
Speakers

Host

Dan Bongino
Topics Discussed
Abortion and Pro-Life Advocacy95%Political Prosecutions90%National Security and Presidential Protection88%Media Bias and Doomer Narratives85%Child Exploitation and Online Safety82%Economic and Crime Trends80%California Wealth Tax75%Freedom of Speech and the First Amendment70%
People & Brands

Dan Bongino

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120xPositive

President Donald Trump

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45xPositive

James Comey

person

24xNegative

FBI

organization

15xNegative

Secret Service

organization

12xPositive

Congressman Brandon Gill

person

10xPositive

David Morin

person

8xNegative

DOJ

organization

8xNeutral

Supreme Court

organization

6xNeutral

Andrew Weissman

person

6xMixed

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