Overview
- Dan Bongino confirmed his departure over the weekend, posting that he was returning to civilian life after serving as deputy director since March.
- Patel publicly praised Bongino’s role and shared metrics including a year-over-year doubling of arrests, 1,800 gangs disrupted, and more than 6,000 child victims located.
- President Trump said Bongino wants to go back to his show, and Bongino teased forthcoming announcements about his media plans.
- Following Bongino’s exit, September appointee Andrew Bailey remains in place as the bureau’s other deputy director.
- Bongino’s brief tenure was marked by controversy over the Epstein files and reported clashes with Attorney General Pam Bondi, and supporters are pressing him to disclose what he learned inside the bureau.