Overview
- Bongino said Saturday was his final day at the bureau and announced on X that he was returning to civilian life on Sunday.
- Patel publicly thanked Bongino and cited metrics including a nationwide drop in murders, higher arrest totals, more gangs disrupted, increased fentanyl seizures, and thousands of child victims located.
- Coverage highlights ongoing controversies from Bongino’s tenure, including the FBI’s Epstein-related decisions and a reported confrontation with Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- Andrew Bailey, appointed co-deputy director in September, remains in place as the bureau’s other No. 2 official.
- Following his exit, some supporters urged Bongino on social media to disclose alleged internal wrongdoing or insights from his time at the FBI.