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Dan Bongino Resigns Amid Epstein Tensions, Praises Trump

1/4/2026

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Dan Bongino, former deputy director of the FBI, stepped down on January 3, 2026.
He thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for leadership and praised his work with FBI Director Kash Patel.
During his tenure, he cited over 50,000 arrests and a notable drop in the national murder rate.
His departure follows tension over Jeffrey Epstein's files, and he plans to return to civilian life and commentary.

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Dan Bongino, former deputy director of the FBI, stepped down on January 3, 2026.
He thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for leadership and praised his work with FBI Director Kash Patel.
During his tenure, he cited over 50,000 arrests and a notable drop in the national murder rate.
His departure follows tension over Jeffrey Epstein's files, and he plans to return to civilian life and commentary.