Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino returned to work Monday, following a weekend firestorm over the Epstein files and reports that he was considering resigning over Attorney General Pam Bondi’s refusal to release key documents.
Bongino’s presence at FBI headquarters was confirmed by CNN, putting to rest growing speculation that he might walk away from his position over the DOJ’s abrupt decision to end the Epstein investigation without further disclosures.
Bongino Silent After Blowup With Bondi
On Friday, Bongino was a no-show at the FBI. According to insiders, he hadn’t spoken with anyone inside the Department of Justice since Wednesday, when a heated confrontation with Bondi reportedly ended in Bongino threatening to quit unless she was removed.
The internal feud exploded after Bondi and the DOJ issued a controversial memo claiming Epstein committed suicide and that no “client list” exists. Bondi — who previously said the list was “on her desk” — walked back those remarks, igniting outrage within MAGA ranks.
Trump Steps In, Defends Bondi
President Donald Trump stepped into the controversy Saturday with a forceful Truth Social post backing Bondi and slamming the “selfish