The Biggest Fraud in D.C. (Ep. 2485)

The Dan Bongino Show1h 23mApril 1, 2026

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In this high-energy episode of The Dan Bongino Show, host Dan Bongino delivers a blistering critique of media hypocrisy, political fraud, and the failures of liberal governance, using a mix of personal anecdotes, political analysis, and sharp satire. He opens with a viral-style challenge to test the authenticity of online followings by posting contradictory statements about Kentucky candidate Tom Massey, accusing him of being a fraud who refused to accept a briefing on key cases despite publicly criticizing them. Bongino then pivots to a broader indictment of the media, particularly the Daily Mail, for misleading coverage of the Charlie Hebdo case, and attacks the left’s double standards on war, calling out their sudden concern over TSA lines as a result of personal inconvenience rather than principle. He champions President Trump’s military actions in Iran as a strategic success and defends the White House ballroom and bunker projects as necessary security upgrades, dismissing left-wing outrage as jealousy over Trump’s legacy. Bongino argues that political change only happens when policies personally hurt people, citing New York City’s crime turnaround and Maryland’s tax revolt as historical examples. He makes a passionate case for scrapping the Senate filibuster to enable Republican majoritarian rule, arguing that Democrats will eventually dismantle big government themselves, allowing voters to see the consequences. The episode culminates in a fiery interview with Navy SEAL veteran Ed Galrine, a Republican candidate for Kentucky’s 4th congressional district, who strongly supports constitutional carry, opposes birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants, and advocates for a reformed NATO. Bongino closes with a call to action for civic engagement and a plug for Rumble, reinforcing his message that only through direct participation can conservative values be preserved.

Key Takeaways
1

Test online influence by posting contradictory statements—real followers won’t flip-flop.

2

Media criticism of Trump’s war actions is hypocritical; they complain about both 'forever war' and its end.

3

Political change only happens when bad policies personally hurt people—principle alone doesn’t shift behavior.

4

The filibuster should be scrapped to allow majority rule and create a clear contrast between big and small government.

5

Birthright citizenship should be re-evaluated under the 14th Amendment’s 'subject to the jurisdiction' clause.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

The Fraud Test: Who Has Real Support?

Do my little test. You'll see what I mean.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

Media Hypocrisy and the Daily Mail Debacle

The Daily Mail is full of shit.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

Trump’s War Strategy and the Iran Crisis

This is asymmetric information warfare.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

The Real Reason the Left is Mad: Personal Cost

Bongino argues that political opponents only change when policies hurt them personally—using TSA line frustrations as a prime example of when liberal media’s outrage becomes real.

40:00
10 min

The Filibuster and the Need for Contrast

Let them do their thing. Let them show America how bad it sucks.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
The Ayatollah was a suicide bomber looking for a nuke.
Dan Bongino80:11
Viral: 95.0
Let them do their thing. Let them show America how bad it sucks.
Dan Bongino36:27
Viral: 92.0
The Daily Mail is full of shit.
Dan Bongino9:44
Viral: 90.0
Speakers

Host

Dan Bongino

Guest

Ed Galrine
Topics Discussed
The Filibuster and Senate Reform95%Trump's Foreign Policy and Military Strategy92%Online Influence and Bot Networks90%Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment90%Media Bias and Journalistic Integrity88%Government Bureaucracy and the Jobs Program87%Constitutional Carry and Gun Rights85%NATO and Military Alliances80%
People & Brands

Dan Bongino

person

120xPositive

Donald Trump

person

90xPositive

Tom Massey

person

45xNegative

Ed Galrine

person

30xPositive

Supreme Court

organization

20xNeutral

Daily Mail

brand

15xNegative

NATO

organization

12xNeutral

Wall Street Journal

brand

10xNeutral

Rumble

brand

10xPositive

Bernie Sanders

person

10xNegative

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