Report: Dan Bongino Takes Day-Off After Bondi Blow-Up

There have been reports Friday suggesting that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and FBI Director Kash Patel might consider resigning due to tensions with Attorney General Pam Bondi, primarily over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files. 

According to sources cited by various outlets, including the Daily Wire and CNN, Bongino has expressed frustration with Bondi’s approach to the Epstein files, particularly after a July 6, 2025, DOJ memo stated no further information would be released and denied the existence of an Epstein "client list." 

This contradicted earlier expectations set by Bondi, who in February 2025 suggested she was reviewing significant Epstein-related documents. The lack of transparency and perceived mishandling led to a reported clash during a White House meeting involving Bongino, Patel, Bondi, and other officials.

A source close to the DOJ, cited by the Daily Wire, claimed Patel might also consider leaving if Bongino resigns, citing broader frustrations with Bondi’s withholding of other documents. 

However, there’s no official confirmation from Bongino or Patel about resigning, and some reports, like one from Fox News, suggest both Patel and Bondi intend to stay. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has publicly denied any rift, stating that FBI and DOJ leadership were aligned on the Epstein memo.

The controversy stems from unmet expectations among some conservative supporters who anticipated major revelations from the Epstein files, fueled by prior statements from both Patel and Bongino. While Bongino reportedly took a day off after the dispute, no formal resignation decisions have been confirmed. The situation remains fluid, with speculation driven by posts on X and media reports but lacking definitive evidence of either official’s intent to quit.