Former FBI deputy director Dan Bongino said during a Fox News program that violent attacks on trains are rising and constitute a "plague" on America.

The comments highlight growing concerns regarding public safety and infrastructure security within the U.S. transport system. As a former high-ranking intelligence official, Bongino's assertions regarding domestic threats often influence public discourse on national security.

Bongino's career in federal law enforcement included a tenure as FBI deputy director that lasted 10 months [4]. He announced his departure from the FBI on Dec. 17 [1] and officially stepped down from the deputy director role in January [2], [3].

Following his exit from the bureau, Bongino has continued to engage in public commentary regarding political and security risks. In an interview on the Sean Hannity podcast released on April 28, he discussed the potential for political retaliation [5].

During the recent Fox News segment, Bongino said the frequency of rail-related violence is a systemic issue affecting the country. He did not provide specific statistical datasets during the broadcast to quantify the exact increase in these attacks.

“violent attacks on trains are rising and constitute a "plague" on America”

The characterization of rail violence as a 'plague' by a former FBI official suggests a perception of deteriorating security in public transit. While Bongino brings experience from his 10-month stint as deputy director, the lack of corroborating data in the current reporting indicates a gap between anecdotal warnings and verified crime statistics.