FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to make decision about future at the FBI within the next few...

Washington, D.C. — December 15, 2025

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is expected to make a decision about his future at the agency within the next few weeks, sources familiar with the matter told reporters on Monday.

The announcement comes amid renewed speculation about leadership shakeups at the FBI, nearly a year into the second Trump administration.Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and conservative media personality appointed to the role in March 2025, has faced persistent criticism and internal tensions since taking office under Director Kash Patel.

Sources indicate that Bongino has not yet finalized his plans, but the deliberation follows a series of high-profile controversies, including the handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files earlier this year.

The Epstein case has been a recurring flashpoint for Bongino and Patel, both of whom promoted conspiracy theories about the financier's death and potential "client list" prior to joining the administration. In July, the Department of Justice and FBI released a memo concluding there was no incriminating client list and reaffirming Epstein's 2019 death as a suicide — a finding that drew backlash from some MAGA supporters and led to reported clashes between Bongino and Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Reports at the time suggested Bongino considered resigning after a heated confrontation, with some sources claiming he took time off work amid the fallout. Although he remained in the position, the episode fueled ongoing questions about his tenure. In August, the administration appointed Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey as co-deputy director, a move widely interpreted as diminishing Bongino's role.More recent reports have described Bongino's office as largely empty and speculated about a potential departure as early as January 2026. Insiders have pointed to broader criticisms of the Patel-Bongino leadership duo, including accusations of inexperience and a focus on media appearances over traditional bureau operations.

Despite these challenges, Bongino has highlighted operational successes, such as increased arrests in child exploitation cases and other high-profile investigations. An FBI spokesperson declined to comment on personnel matters.

The potential exit of Bongino would mark another chapter in the turbulent overhaul of the FBI under President Trump, who has prioritized loyalists in key law enforcement positions. As of now, no official announcement has been made, and sources emphasize that Bongino's decision remains his own. 17GEN4.com