Dan Bongino has announced he will leave his role as the FBI's deputy director in January. In a post on X, he thanked President Donald Trump, the FBI director, and the US attorney general for the chance to serve. Bongino didn't provide a specific reason for his departure.
Trump praised him as having done a 'great job' and suggested he wishes to return to podcasting. Appointed by Trump in February, Bongino attracted a large following through his media work and was a former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent who provided security for Barack Obama.
His selection was unexpected, given his lack of prior FBI experience and the opposition he faced from the FBI Agents Association. In his resignation announcement, he expressed gratitude to his colleagues and the American public, emphasizing his commitment to service.
Bongino came under scrutiny for his previous promotion of conspiracy theories relating to the 2020 election and other significant events, including the investigation into the 6 January pipe bombs, which he described as an 'inside job.' His tenure also included a notable shift in his stance on Jeffrey Epstein's death, as he once questioned its circumstances before later affirming it as a suicide.
FBI Director Kash Patel commended Bongino's work, highlighting his role in advocating for transparency and addressing cold cases. Meanwhile, AG Pam Bondi praised Bongino's contributions to making Americans safer through his service. As Bongino exits, it remains to be seen how his departure will impact ongoing FBI operations.
Trump praised him as having done a 'great job' and suggested he wishes to return to podcasting. Appointed by Trump in February, Bongino attracted a large following through his media work and was a former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent who provided security for Barack Obama.
His selection was unexpected, given his lack of prior FBI experience and the opposition he faced from the FBI Agents Association. In his resignation announcement, he expressed gratitude to his colleagues and the American public, emphasizing his commitment to service.
Bongino came under scrutiny for his previous promotion of conspiracy theories relating to the 2020 election and other significant events, including the investigation into the 6 January pipe bombs, which he described as an 'inside job.' His tenure also included a notable shift in his stance on Jeffrey Epstein's death, as he once questioned its circumstances before later affirming it as a suicide.
FBI Director Kash Patel commended Bongino's work, highlighting his role in advocating for transparency and addressing cold cases. Meanwhile, AG Pam Bondi praised Bongino's contributions to making Americans safer through his service. As Bongino exits, it remains to be seen how his departure will impact ongoing FBI operations.
