Trump is considering right-wing personality Dan Bongino to head the Secret Service. (www.cnn.com)

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[-] Leon_Grotsky@hexbear.net 35 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Danny Boingo was NYPD and was in the Secret Service for like over a decade during the Bush/early Obama years, this might be one of the least stupid picks so far tbh.

[-] Beaver@hexbear.net 22 points 1 month ago

Trump is personally invested in his own safety after the assassination attempt, so it makes sense that he would pick someone who at least has relevant job experience. He still managed to pick another TV personality, which is super funny.

[-] Leon_Grotsky@hexbear.net 21 points 1 month ago

Exactly, he's still a TV guy but with the added bonus of actual work experience for the position. Bong Gongino is still a colossal dumbass, but he's not near as ridiculous a pick as Dr. Oz or Linda McMahon.

[-] BashfulBob@hexbear.net 12 points 1 month ago

Given the history of the NYPD and the Secret Service... I feel like you'd want an outside guy to yank the leash, not an insider who will be along for the ride.