It's Happening Again (Ep. 2500)

The Dan Bongino Show1h 29mApril 22, 2026

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In this landmark 2500th episode of The Dan Bongino Show, Dan delivers a blistering analysis of a coordinated political operation targeting the Trump administration's achievements, particularly focusing on FBI Director Kash Patel. He exposes what he calls the 'Doomer op'—a strategy by internal critics and liberal media to discredit Trump by spreading narratives of inaction, only to be proven wrong as a wave of high-profile indictments and crackdowns unfolds. Key evidence includes the DOJ's indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for allegedly funneling over $3 million to white supremacist groups, a case that Dan argues is a culmination of years of systemic left-wing manipulation. He contrasts this with the liberal media's failure to report on real threats like Antifa and BLM prosecutions, while simultaneously attacking Patel over baseless claims about his availability. Dan also dissects the Virginia redistricting loss, framing it as a temporary setback in a larger national battle, and highlights how Democrats rely on gerrymandering because they can't win on ideas. The episode culminates in a powerful call to action: the conservative movement must continue pushing for accountability, as the 'fool effect' of Trump's administration is now being systematically dismantled by the deep state—and the truth is finally emerging.

Key Takeaways
1

The 'Doomer op' is a coordinated effort by internal MAGA critics and liberal media to discredit Trump by claiming 'nothing is happening,' only to be exposed when real actions unfold.

2

The SPLC indictment reveals a shocking pattern of funding white supremacists, undermining their credibility as a civil rights watchdog and exposing a long-running left-wing hoax.

3

The FBI under Patel has achieved record results: 20% drop in murder rates, 31% increase in fentanyl seizures, 43% more spy arrests than Biden, and 6,300 child victims rescued.

4

Democrats rely on gerrymandering because they can't win on policy—when forced to grade liberal leaders like Gavin Newsom or Tom Steyer, they refuse to give grades due to reality failing their ideas.

5

The deep state is under attack: Antifa, BLM, and other radical groups are being prosecuted for the first time in U.S. history, signaling a shift in enforcement.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

The Doomer Op: Why They’re Targeting Cash Patel

There's a reason people within our tent and podcastistan and elsewhere want you to believe that nothing is happening. And it's because they have an interest in 2028 in a different candidate other than who's going to take the MAGA mantle.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

The SPLC Indictment: Funding the Enemy

They were funding the very villains that they claim that they're trying to fight. I mean, it's so crazy to me and it makes me wonder about a lot of things about the timeline.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

The Fine People Hoax and the Left’s Media Strategy

He said the opposite. I completely condemn them. They knew the op was in full effect when I say they, the media. The media knew they had a Russia collusion hoax before the Russia collusion hoax.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

The Reality of the Trump Administration’s Achievements

Dan presents a comprehensive list of FBI and DOJ successes under Trump: record fentanyl seizures, 20% drop in murder rates, 43% more spy arrests, and 6,300 child victims rescued. He argues these are not luck but proof of a functioning, aggressive administration.

40:00
10 min

Virginia’s Redistricting Loss and the Fight for Fairness

Dan discusses the loss in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, acknowledging it as a setback but emphasizing that Florida’s potential redistricting could offset it. He warns that Democrats are relying on gerrymandering because they can’t win on ideas.

High-Impact Quotes
They were funding the very villains that they claim that they're trying to fight. I mean, it's so crazy to me and it makes me wonder about a lot of things about the timeline.
Dan Bongino78:04
Viral: 90.0
He said the opposite. I completely condemn them. They knew the op was in full effect when I say they, the media. The media knew they had a Russia collusion hoax before the Russia collusion hoax.
Dan Bongino14:04
Viral: 88.0
When you live in the world of ideas and not the world of reality where you can talk about all this flowery stuff, you never ever have to go back and account for the idea being implemented into reality and failing like Obamacare.
Dan Bongino46:09
Viral: 87.0
Speakers

Host

Dan Bongino

Guest

Vince Colon Ace
Topics Discussed
Doomer Op95%Southern Poverty Law Center Indictment90%FBI Under Kash Patel88%Liberal Ideology vs. Conservative Reality87%Left-Wing Radical Groups Prosecuted86%Gerrymandering and Redistricting85%Media Bias and Hoaxes80%2028 Presidential Race75%
People & Brands

Dan Bongino

person

150xPositive

Kash Patel

person

89xPositive

Southern Poverty Law Center

organization

45xNegative

Vince Colon Ace

person

38xPositive

Tom Steyer

person

22xNegative

Gavin Newsom

person

18xNegative

Caitlin Bennett

person

12xPositive

Obama

person

10xNegative

Erin Wexler

person

8xPositive

Jayapal

person

6xNegative

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