""I want to thank President Trump, AG Bondi, and Director Patel for the opportunity to serve with purpose," Bongino said on X. "Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans, for the privilege to serve you," he added. "God bless America, and all those who defend Her." Trump told reporters earlier that Bongino had done "a great job." The FBI declined to comment on Trump's remarks and referred Axios to Bongino's post when asked to comment on confirmation of his exit."
""Rumors about Bongino's resignation first surfaced in July, after he took a day off following a dispute with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files. He previously received backlash from top Trump allies and other prominent conservatives after the FBI and Justice Department walked back claims that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was murdered or kept a "client list." Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel in August appointed Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to serve as bureau co-deputy director alongside Bongino, fueling speculation that his time at the bureau was nearing an end.""
Dan Bongino expressed gratitude to President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and fellow Americans while signaling his planned departure. President Trump said Bongino had done "a great job." The FBI declined to comment and pointed to Bongino's post. Reports indicate Bongino cleared his office and told confidants he planned to leave early next year. Rumors began after a July absence following a dispute with Bondi about the Justice Department's handling of Epstein files. He faced backlash after the FBI and DOJ walked back claims about Jeffrey Epstein's death and an alleged "client list." Bondi and Patel appointed Andrew Bailey as co-deputy director alongside Bongino.
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