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FBI's Bongino Under Fire for Epstein Files Redaction Knowledge

12/2/2025

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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino faces scrutiny after an email showed he knew the Trump administration redacted Epstein files shortly after starting his role.
Bongino said the email was not significant because he wanted to review the redactions.
Tensions rose as Bongino clashed with DOJ over the lack of file releases.
Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act on November 19, mandating the DOJ to release records within 30 days.

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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino faces scrutiny after an email showed he knew the Trump administration redacted Epstein files shortly after starting his role.
Bongino said the email was not significant because he wanted to review the redactions.
Tensions rose as Bongino clashed with DOJ over the lack of file releases.
Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act on November 19, mandating the DOJ to release records within 30 days.