When a former presidential protection agent speaks out, it’s never casual commentary. Dan Bongino, who spent over a decade protecting top officials across multiple administrations, recently sounded the alarm about former President Donald Trump’s safety. This isn’t partisan chatter—it’s professional insight rooted in years of experience, threat assessment, and real-world security knowledge.
Bongino’s warning centers on “threat convergence.” One risk alone might be manageable, but multiple risks colliding create a high-stakes environment where even small mistakes can be catastrophic. According to him, Trump faces pressure from at least four angles: hostile foreign actors, domestic extremists influenced by incendiary rhetoric, internal institutional friction, and a protective culture increasingly shaped by optics rather than objective risk.
Foreign threats are serious and persistent. Iran remains a key concern. After the 2020 U.S. strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, Iran openly vowed retaliation. Their strategy relies on patience, proxy networks, and asymmetric tactics—meaning the threat never truly goes away. China is also on Bongino’s radar. Trump’s trade policies and geopolitical stance disrupted long-term Chinese objectives. While Beijing is methodical rather than impulsive, security experts know foreign actors often exploit domestic vulnerabilities when it suits strategic interests.
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