Attended City University of New York, where he earned both a bachelor's and master's degree in psychology, and Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration.
Former U.S. Secret Service agent (1999-2011). He was on the protective detail for President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama.
Former NYPD officer (1995-1999).
2012 Republican nominee for US Senate from Maryland. Lost to incumbent, Senator Ben Cardin.
Father of two daughters: Isabel Bongino and Amelia Bongino.
Grew up in a broken home in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York. After his mother remarried they moved to Glendale, Queens, New York with his stepfather.
Attended Saint Pancras School followed by Archbishop Molloy High School that he attended on scholarship.
Ran unsuccessfully for public office three times.
Fox News contributor.
In October 2020 he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.