WASHINGTON—Late Sunday, a group representing thousands of FBI agents told its members it was optimistic about the agency’s future, in part because its new director, Kash Patel, had assured the group he would choose a deputy from among their ranks.

President Trump named podcaster Dan Bongino as the new Deputy FBI Director. NBC News' Ken Dilanian has more details on the pick. Former Senior Executive in the FBI Counterterrorism Division Christopher O’Leary joins Chris Jansing to share his insight on the agency and why the pick is "problematic.

Dan Bongino has been chosen as the FBI's second-in-command, a job that doesn't need Senate confirmation. Here's what to know about the Secret Service agent-turned-conservative media personality.