FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino was back at work today after taking some time off amid a clash with US Attorney General Pam Bondi over the handling of the Epstein documents.
“FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino did show up for work at the FBI today, two sources tell me. Earlier in the day, sources said that he was in a better headspace today than last week after his blow up with Attorney General Pam Bondi. His long term future is still uncertain,” CNN’s Kristen Holmes said.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino did show up for work at the FBI today, two sources tell me. Earlier in the day, sources said that he was in a better headspace today than last week after his blow up with Attorney General Pam Bondi. His long term future is still uncertain .
— Kristen Holmes (@KristenhCNN) July 14, 2025
On Friday it was reported that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino took a day off from work after a clash with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the handling of the Epstein files.
The blowup between Bondi and Bongino happened after the FBI, DOJ released a 2-page memo last Sunday concluding Jeffrey Epstein did not have a “client list” and that he committed suicide.
“Bongino did not report to work Friday amid speculation about his whereabouts, said a source familiar with the perspectives of DOJ leaders who also believes that Bongino is considering leaving,” NBC News reported.
“This came after a confrontation Wednesday at a meeting with Bondi and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles during which Bongino and Patel were asked about a news story suggesting they were dissatisfied with the decision not to release any additional Epstein files, according to the source familiar with the perspectives of DOJ leaders and an additional source familiar with the meeting,” NBC News said.
According to some reports, Bongino had been out of the office since last Wednesday.
Later Friday it was reported by numerous sources that Dan Bongino was considering resigning if Bondi stayed at the Department of Justice.
On Sunday Trump said Bongino “sounded terrific” and told reporters that he’s in “good shape.”
BREAKING: President Trump said he talked to @DBongino and says that “he’s in good shape.”
“I spoke to him today. Dan Bongino is a very good guy. I’ve known him a long time.” pic.twitter.com/yzCdZ76tkk
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) July 13, 2025
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