FBI Report Criticizes Deputy Director Dan Bongino on Epstein Files Redactions

Scathing Report on FBI Leadership

• 🎯 A New York Post piece by Miranda Divine, described as a Trump supporter, has "savaged" FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and Director Cash Patel.
• 💡 The report criticizes Patel as being in over his head and Bongino as "something of a clown," citing arrogance and an obsession with social media and personal resumes.
• ⚠️ Sources suggest Patel and Bongino need to stop posing and be more professional, focusing on their jobs rather than public relations.

Bongino's Reaction to Criticism

• 💬 Dan Bongino reacted strongly on social media, calling Divine "Deep State Divine" and accusing her of using "gossipy anecdotes from disgruntled former employees."
• 🗣️ He also suggested Divine's reporting falls apart under scrutiny and that she prefers the "old guard" over their reform agenda.
• 🧐 The hosts question Bongino's claims, pointing out that Divine is a Trump supporter and writes for the New York Post, not a fringe publication.

Bongino's Personal Sacrifices and Epstein Files

• 😢 Bongino previously spoke emotionally on Fox and Friends about giving up everything for his FBI role, mentioning personal sacrifices and separation from his wife.
• ❓ The hosts question the relevance of his personal struggles and office proximity to Cash Patel to the core issue of releasing Epstein files.
• 🔍 The discussion pivots to Bongino's alleged involvement in the redaction of Jeffrey Epstein files.

Epstein Files Redaction Controversy

• 📧 Emails obtained by Bloomberg show Bongino was aware of sweeping redactions of Epstein files on his second day on the job (March 18th).
• 💰 The FBI reportedly spent over $850,000 in overtime for agents to heavily redact these files between March 17th and March 22nd, with thousands of hours logged from January to July.
• 🧐 While Bongino claims the emails he reviewed were sent before he started, the timing and extent of the redactions under the Trump administration are highlighted as suspicious.
• 🎭 The hosts criticize Bongino's shift from advocating for the release of Epstein files to being part of the redaction process, questioning his past statements and current actions.
• 🤷 The discussion concludes with speculation on Bongino's motivations, suggesting he may be constrained by what he discovered about Epstein's potential intelligence agency connections, and questioning whether he will eventually reveal more or remain silent to protect his career.