Dan Bongino Reportedly Considering Resignation Over Epstein File Handling

FBI Deputy Director's Frustration

• 💡 Sources indicate FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is considering resigning from the agency.
• 📌 This stems from a disagreement with Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
• ⚡ Bongino reportedly took a day off due to his frustrations over the Justice Department's release of information.

Epstein File Release and DOJ Review

• 🔍 A joint review by the DOJ and FBI was released on Sunday, retracting claims about an Epstein celebrity client list that apparently did not exist.
• ⚠️ The handling of these files has led to a heated argument between Bongino and Bondi at the White House.
• 📄 The White House has defended Bondi, stating President Trump is proud of her efforts and calling reports of division baseless.

Deputy AG's Pushback

• ✅ The Deputy AG refuted claims of internal strife, stating that FBI and DOJ leadership, including Bongino and Bondi, all signed off on the joint memo regarding the Epstein files.
• 🗣️ The suggestion of any disagreement between FBI and DOJ leadership on the memo's content or release is described as "patently false."

Public Interest and Unanswered Questions

• 🧐 The discussion revisits the original sweetheart deal Epstein received and raises questions about why he wasn't jailed earlier given the known details of his activities.
• 📺 Bongino previously stated that if new tips come in, they will be followed, and that the Epstein case is of significant public interest.
• 🎥 He also mentioned the existence of video footage related to the Epstein case, which is being cleaned up for release to ensure transparency.
• ❓ Speakers express frustration and a desire for more clarity, noting the large number of victims and the lack of arrests or accountability for others involved.
• ⚖️ There is a strong sentiment that any information involving child sexual assaults should come to light, regardless of who is involved, for moral and public reasons.