Trump Reveals Reason Why Dan Bongino Is Leaving FBI-lllllllllllll
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced Dec. 17 that he will leave the bureau in January after less than a year as the agency’s second-in-command. Bongino’s departure follows reported internal conflict with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigative files.
MS NOW reported that Bongino had been telling associates he planned to leave early next year and had begun clearing out his office, USA Today reported.
President Donald Trump appeared to confirm Bongino’s impending departure before Bongino publicly addressed it on social media.
In a post on X, Bongino thanked Trump, Bondi, and FBI Director Kash Patel for what he called the opportunity to serve.
“Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans, for the privilege to serve you,” Bongino wrote.
Trump praised Bongino when asked about him by reporters on Dec. 17.
“Dan did a great job,” Trump said, adding that Bongino wanted to return to his show.
Bongino is a former Secret Service agent, New York City police officer, and host of The Dan Bongino Show.
His podcast and media career made him a prominent figure among supporters of Trump’s Make America Great Again movement.
Since March, Bongino has helped oversee a major shakeup of federal law enforcement under Trump appointees who have been critical of the FBI and Justice Department.
After Trump appointed Kash Patel as FBI director and Bongino as his deputy, the bureau removed several top officials.
Those officials included a former acting FBI director and other senior leaders accused by the administration of being overly politicized.
Some of the removed officials later filed a federal lawsuit alleging they were unlawfully terminated.
Bongino’s prior service in the Secret Service’s Presidential Protective Division and as a police officer helped elevate him to prominence in conservative media.
Before joining the FBI, Bongino frequently criticized the bureau and the Justice Department over their handling of the Epstein case.
He suggested the existence of a cover-up to protect powerful figures and questioned whether Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
After assuming his FBI role, Bongino said he reviewed agency files and concluded that Epstein died by suicide and did not maintain a client list.
In July, the FBI and Justice Department announced they would not release additional Epstein files following what they described as an exhaustive review.
That decision further angered some of Bongino’s former supporters.
Media reports later said Bongino clashed with Bondi over the decision and considered resigning.
MAGA influencer Laura Loomer claimed on X that Bongino and Patel were furious over the Justice Department’s handling of the matter.
Bongino also faced scrutiny earlier this month when authorities arrested a suspect in the Jan. 6, 2021 pipe bombing case.
The arrest contradicted Bongino’s prior claims as a media figure that the incident may have been an inside job.
Bongino told Fox News host Sean Hannity that his role had changed since joining the FBI.
He said that as deputy director, investigations must be based on facts rather than commentary.
In August, the White House announced that Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey would serve as a second deputy FBI director.
The move was widely interpreted by FBI observers as a sign of dissatisfaction with Bongino’s performance.
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JUDICIAL RECKONING
The return of national sovereignty and administrative lethality reached a new milestone this Thursday, April 9, 2026. A blockbuster ruling in Los Angeles has left the DNC establishment and globalist elite reeling.
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against California’s controversial "No Secret Police Act," blocking the state from prohibiting ICE agents from wearing masks. Judge Christina Snyder ruled the law unconstitutional, marking a decisive victory for President Donald J. Trump and the Department of Justice.
The court affirmed the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, stating California cannot discriminate against federal officers while exempting its own law enforcement. Attorney General Pamela Bondi praised the ruling, emphasizing the administration’s zero-tolerance stance on harassment of federal agents.
This decision reflects the 2026 mandate: a legal framework prioritizing the safety of American officers over the sanctuary policies pushed by Governor Gavin Newsom. It signals a sweeping rollback of state overreach in immigration enforcement.
Meanwhile, in Texas, a federal jury delivered historic terrorism convictions against nine members of a radical antifa cell. The group was found guilty for a violent 2025 attack on an ICE detention facility that left a police officer shot in the neck.
Ringleader Benjamin Song faces potential life imprisonment after evidence proved the attack was a coordinated assault using explosives and rifles—not the “noise demonstration” the defense claimed. Prosecutors called the verdict a landmark affirmation of Trump’s domestic terror designation.
With Kash Patel at the FBI and Todd Blanche at the DOJ, the dismantling of extremist cells has accelerated. Federal agencies continue to secure detention centers like Prairieland against those attempting to destabilize the republic.
Governor Gavin Newsom attempted to spin the court ruling as a “win,” citing the upheld “No Vigilantes Act.” But the truth remains: the centerpiece of his anti-ICE agenda—the “No Secret Police Act”—has been effectively struck down.
The defeat exposes the weakening foundation of California’s sanctuary policies. While Sacramento prioritizes the “civil rights” of illegal aliens, the Trump administration is defending the constitutional rights of federal officers.
The week closes as a sweeping administrative triumph for the Trump-GOP platform. From Los Angeles courtrooms to Texas jury boxes, real results—not rhetoric—are forging the 2026 midterm shield.
With 5% GDP growth and a secure border, the nation is reclaiming its stability and sovereignty. America moves forward with vigilance, resolve, and a renewed commitment to law and order.
God bless the USA—and the leaders who refuse to bow to the swamp or the radical mob.
