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Dan Bongino Resigns from FBI Amid Epstein Files Controversy

The Jimmy Dore ShowDecember 18, 202510 min227,698 views
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Dan Bongino's FBI Departure

  • resigns from his position as FBI deputy director in January.
  • 💡 The hosts speculate his resignation is due to the damage to his reputation from his public statements on the Epstein files.
  • ⚠️ Bongino's role in gaslighting the public about the Epstein case and the claim that Epstein committed suicide is heavily criticized.

Allegations of FBI Cover-ups

  • 🎯 The discussion suggests Bongino may have resigned to avoid participating in a cover-up related to the Charlie Kirk incident, which is called an "obvious FBI op."
  • 🔍 Candace Owens is mentioned as having "explosive new stuff" about the FBI's alleged involvement in a conspiracy.
  • 🚫 The hosts express disappointment that the FBI is not investigating its own agents involved in the events of January 6th.

Bongino's Past Statements and Future

  • 🗣️ Bongino's tweet thanking President Trump, AG Bondi, and Director Patel for the opportunity to serve is highlighted.
  • 💔 Jimmy Dore expresses personal disappointment, having previously liked Bongino's show and hoped for better things during his FBI tenure.
  • ❓ There is skepticism about whether Bongino will reveal any significant information after returning to independent media, with predictions that he will not.

Broader Distrust of Federal Agencies

  • 🎭 The conversation touches on the broader theme of federal agencies routinely concealing information and manipulating public narratives.
  • ⚠️ The hosts question Bongino's willingness to speak out, contrasting him with whistleblowers like Edward Snowden who had to flee the country.
  • 🧠 There's a debate on whether Bongino's resignation was due to conscience or political pressure, with some believing it genuinely bothered him.

Geopolitical Influence and Safety

  • 🚨 The discussion links the FBI's actions and potential cover-ups to Israel and APEC, suggesting Zionist influence on the government.
  • ⚠️ A stark contrast is drawn between the risks of taking a bullet for a president (Secret Service) and the perceived danger of crossing Israel, implying the latter is a death sentence.
  • 🎤 Kurt Metzger promotes his upcoming comedy shows in Hawaii and Los Angeles.
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