Kash Patel and Dan Bongino Praise Trump in Joint Interview

FBI director Kash Patel and his former deputy Dan Bongino reunited on a podcast, where they reportedly spent their first interview together praising Donald Trump, while avoiding scrutiny over the Epstein case.

18 Feb, 19:02 — 18 Feb, 20:41

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Why this matters

Kash Patel and Dan Bongino are prominent figures associated with Donald Trump, and their joint interview provides insight into their continued support and narratives surrounding the former president. Their public statements often reflect or influence conservative media discourse and can be scrutinized for accuracy or omissions, especially given their past roles and current political climate. This story matters as it highlights how media outlets frame the narratives of key Trump allies and what details they choose to emphasize or omit.

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets cover a joint interview with Kash Patel and Dan Bongino where they praised Donald Trump. While the Independent focuses on their 'gushing' and their omission of 'Epstein scrutiny,' Yahoo highlights a 'wild claim' made by Patel regarding Trump’s intel briefings, indicating a divergence in the specific aspects of the interview emphasized.

Coverage matrix

	The Independent	Yahoo
The omission of 'Epstein scrutiny' by Kash Patel and Dan Bongino during their interview.
Kash Patel making a 'wild claim' about Trump’s intel briefings.

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

What sources agree on

Kash Patel and Dan Bongino participated in a joint interview.
During the interview, Kash Patel and Dan Bongino praised Donald Trump.

Where they diverge

The primary focus of the interview coverage

Yahoo

Yahoo focuses on a specific 'wild claim' made by Kash Patel regarding Trump’s intelligence briefings.

The Independent

The Independent emphasizes the general 'gushing' over Trump and the duo's decision to ignore 'Epstein scrutiny'.

Key claims3 unverified

Kash Patel and Dan Bongino spent their first interview together.

unverified·The Independent

Kash Patel made a 'wild claim' about Trump’s intel briefings.

unverified·Yahoo

Kash Patel and Dan Bongino ignored looming Epstein scrutiny during their interview.

unverified·The Independent

Coverage gaps

The omission of 'Epstein scrutiny' by Kash Patel and Dan Bongino during their interview.

ReportedThe Independent

MissingYahoo

Kash Patel making a 'wild claim' about Trump’s intel briefings.

ReportedYahoo

MissingThe Independent

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

The Independent

Kash Patel and Dan Bongino spend first interview together gushing over Trump

Center

Yahoo

Keystone Kash Makes Wild Claim About Trump’s Intel Briefings

Right-leaning

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Key entities

Kash PatelFormer deputy FBI director, Trump loyalist Dan BonginoFormer FBI agent, podcast host, Trump supporter Donald TrumpFormer US President EpsteinFigure associated with 'Epstein scrutiny'

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 18 Feb, 19:02|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 2h|Window: 2h

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The Independent18 Feb, 19:02First to report

Kash Patel and Dan Bongino spend first interview together gushing over Trump

2h later

Yahoo18 Feb, 20:41Latest update

Keystone Kash Makes Wild Claim About Trump’s Intel Briefings

Read at source (2 outlets)

Yahoo3d ago

Keystone Kash Makes Wild Claim About Trump’s Intel Briefings

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The Independent3d ago

Kash Patel and Dan Bongino spend first interview together gushing over Trump

FBI director and his former deputy reunite on his podcast but ignore looming Epstein scrutiny

By Alex Woodward

Read full article →

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Kash Patel and Dan Bongino Praise Trump in Joint Interview

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Kash Patel and Dan Bongino spend first interview together gushing over Trump

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Keystone Kash Makes Wild Claim About Trump’s Intel Briefings

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Key entities

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Kash Patel and Dan Bongino spend first interview together gushing over Trump

Keystone Kash Makes Wild Claim About Trump’s Intel Briefings

Read at source (2 outlets)

Keystone Kash Makes Wild Claim About Trump’s Intel Briefings

Kash Patel and Dan Bongino spend first interview together gushing over Trump

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