Ex-Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino Says He’s ‘Growing Concerned’ About Trump’s ‘Safety’

Bongino identified four primary sources of risk facing Trump: hostile foreign actors, domestic extremists radicalized by inflammatory rhetoric, institutional hostility within parts of the federal bureaucracy, and a security culture increasingly shaped by political optics. Any one of these factors would merit heightened vigilance; together, they create an unprecedented environment of potential danger. The combination of internal and external pressures amplifies the need for proactive, nonpartisan protective measures.

Foreign threats, Bongino emphasized, are not hypothetical. Iran, angered by Trump’s 2020 strike against Qassem Soleimani, continues to target him through intelligence and proxy networks. China also has a strategic interest in preventing Trump from returning to power, given his policies on trade, technology, and decoupling. Even a single motivated actor exploiting a lapse in security could have catastrophic consequences, making vigilance essential.

Domestic risks are equally concerning. Years of public dehumanization, mock threats, and incendiary rhetoric toward Trump have normalized extreme hostility. While most incidents remain symbolic, history shows that radicalized individuals often interpret repeated cues as moral permission, increasing the likelihood of lone-wolf attacks. Bongino warns that this environment is exacerbated by the intensity of current legal and political battles.