FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is reportedly considering stepping down from his position following internal tensions related to the fallout from the recently released Epstein files.
According to a CNN report, Bongino’s possible resignation is tied to a confrontation involving Attorney General Pam Bondi and other senior officials at the Justice Department and the White House.
CNN reported that the disagreement stemmed from a meeting involving Bongino, FBI Director Kash Patel, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
During the meeting, Bondi allegedly confronted Bongino and Patel over a story that circulated suggesting the FBI had pushed for more Epstein-related information to be released, but was blocked by the Department of Justice. The implication of that report prompted frustration inside the DOJ, according to the outlet.
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The report emphasized that Bongino had not yet reached a final decision about whether to resign.
“CNN has reached out to Bongino and the FBI for comment. The sources cautioned that Bongino had not made up his mind, and it was possible he would stay in his position,” the report stated.
Initial reporting of the clash came from political commentator Laura Loomer, who also said sources familiar with the matter indicated Bongino was seriously considering resignation in response to the disagreement.
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CNN @kaitlancollins is now confirming my exclusive report about how @dbongino is considering RESIGNING from the FBI over his clash with Pam Blondi and the DOJ for her mishandling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and lack of transparency at the DOJ.Notice how they don’t… https://t.co/JFIJT4OZZZ— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 11, 2025
The controversy comes in the wake of a memo related to the Epstein case that was leaked to the press.
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The memo stated that the Department of Justice found no evidence of a so-called “client list” or any credible signs that Epstein had engaged in blackmail involving prominent individuals.
According to the memo: “DOJ’s systematic review revealed no incriminating ‘client list.’ There was also no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions. We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties.”
The memo also addressed Epstein’s death, asserting that available video surveillance supported the conclusion that he died by suicide.
“The conclusion that Epstein died by suicide is further supported by video footage from the common area of the Special Housing Unit (SHU) where Epstein was housed at the time of his death,” the document stated.
It continued, “As DOJ’s Inspector General explained in 2023, anyone entering or attempting to enter the tier where Epstein’s cell was located from the SHU common area would have been captured by this footage.”
The release of the memo followed weeks of scrutiny directed at the Department of Justice and the FBI, with members of the public and media demanding further transparency regarding the handling of the Epstein investigation.
🚨CNN: FBI deputy director Dan Bongino considers resigning over Epstein fallout pic.twitter.com/rcMVYOUiFV
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Earlier in the year, Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared on Fox News, where she said the Epstein list was “on her desk.”
She later distributed binders of documents to various political influencers at the White House.
However, those binders were later revealed to contain documents that were already publicly available and did not include additional details about Epstein’s activities.
The move led to backlash, with critics questioning the DOJ’s transparency and handling of the matter.
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Bongino is the only one with a shred of integrity. Kash? He has played along too smoothly for my liking. Bondi hasn’t cleaned out the swamp enough to get cases moving, hasn’t directed the FBI to start investigating and arresting. She has underperformed and Matt Gaetz would do better.
I totally agree with you, Bondi is a Trump failure, she hasn’t done anything, but is very good at mouthing what needs to be done but lacks the integrity, backbone, to actually do her job. What’s with not handing out the documents promised, Trump ran on a promise to be transparent and bondi has not been transparent, but will yell at us to say how transparent she is.
So, the conspiracies are what we live on, is she holding documents including the list of clients because someone of power is on that list and is making sure it doesn’t see the light of day? Is there a list where people of power were being blackmailed and they don’t want the list shown. My biggest thought is: was Epstein an agent of the US Government and they don’t want to expose the lengths that they would go too to keep that undercovers including helping Epstein commit suicide or in fact murdered him to keep the secrets secret!
TRUMP IS THE REAL FAILURE, DON’T BLAME HIS PUPPETS.
If the chain of custody has been intentionally broken by deep state actors then the evidence is unusable. They may have a contaminated list, names added. They may have contaminated pictures. AI edited or photoshopped. Simply moving files from one shelf to another in a police archive can invalidate the evidence. Publishing such evidence leads to lawsuits for the FBI/DoJ. There is a work around and getting everyone riled up is part of triggering that. Expect committees in congress. That is the only place things can be said in public under parliamentary protection. If my guess is right we are dealing with a religious cult with millions of members world wide, not a political blackmail case.
Trump, nobody believes you and you’re looking like a clown. Why insult the intelligence of the American people just to cover for Bubba? His sleaze bag wife tried to destroy your life and your family, along with the office and the Constitution. They deserve to be exposed. This isn’t going away, clown.
The Barbie doll with fake aggression needs to go.
If you can’t “FIND” a client list… MAKE your own, from the evidents you have, like videos….and flight logs…
Bongino made public statements that Epstein killed himself and there was no evidence of conspiracies.
Then why were the cameras off too many ifs to be sure
One might think that some high rollers who have a ton of money could pay people off to sit on their hands and not release the information. Has anyone Pam Bondi served warrants on been found guilty in a court yet?
Think twice before you jump ship .Walk in others shoes
The Trump administration is making a huge mistake by covering this up, This will forever tarnish his legacy if he continues to cover this up.
Why am I getting this story every day? He didn’t resign and it is OLD NEWS.