Staff Reports
Dan Bongino, the fiery former podcaster turned Deputy FBI Director, announced his resignation from the bureau effective January 2026, capping off a bold tenure under President Trump’s leadership. Appointed in March 2025 alongside Director Kash Patel, Bongino dove headfirst into reforming an agency long plagued by deep-state bureaucrats loyal to the old guard. His departure comes after pushing hard for transparency, especially on high-profile cases that expose elite corruption.
Bongino’s time at the FBI wasn’t without fireworks—he clashed fiercely with Justice Department holdovers, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, over the mishandling of Jeffrey Epstein files that Americans deserve to see in full. Sources close to the matter reveal these battles, coupled with the grueling toll on his family life in Florida, accelerated his exit, fulfilling an informal one-year understanding with the administration. Trump himself praised Bongino’s efforts, noting he “did a great job” and wants to return to broadcasting, a nod to the real-world demands that no true patriot ignores.
Critics in the liberal media spin this as chaos, but it’s a win for accountability—Bongino and Patel delivered tighter standards, billions in savings, and a mission-focused culture that sidelined Comey-Wray era losers. The pipe bomb probe from January 6, which Bongino championed long before joining, saw real progress under his watch, proving outsiders can drain the swamp without apology. His stand against DOJ stonewalling on Epstein shows the kind of backbone Washington needs more of.
Now eyeing a return to the airwaves from sunny Florida, Bongino’s voice will roar louder than ever, unfiltered by bureaucratic red tape. Fans who tuned into his powerhouse podcast know he’ll keep hammering home truths on election integrity, border chaos, and the endless witch hunts against Trump. This isn’t retreat; it’s strategic repositioning to amplify the MAGA fight where it counts most.
Bongino’s move underscores a key Trump-era truth: career patriots serve best short-term to smash entrenched corruption, then hit the media front lines reloaded. With the FBI finally shedding its weaponized past, his legacy bolsters the administration’s overhaul, reminding deep-state resisters that real change doesn’t tolerate half-measures. America wins when warriors like Bongino pick their battles wisely.
