Trump Ally Dan Bongino Announces He Will Step Down As FBI Deputy Director In January

Last Updated:December 18, 2025, 07:03 IST

Dan Bongino's roughly nine-month tenure at the bureau has been marked by controversy over his public comments and the US Justice Department.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino (Centre) had a heated clash with US Attorney General Pam Bondi in January. (Reuters)

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced that he will step down from his position in January after US President Donald Trump earlier said the former podcast host “did a great job" and “wants to go back to his show".

In a post on X, Bongino said, “I will be leaving my position with the FBI in January. I want to thank President Trump, AG Bondi, and Director Patel for the opportunity to serve with purpose. Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans, for the privilege to serve you."

Bongino’s roughly nine-month tenure at the bureau has been marked by controversy over his public comments and recent clashes with the Justice Department, particularly over the handling of the files related to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Bongino, a staunch Trump ally and former Secret Service agent who built an enormous following as a conservative, pro-Trump radio and podcast host, was an unusual choice when Trump installed him in the post in February. Neither Bongino nor his boss, FBI Director Kash Patel, had any previous experience at the bureau.

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