Dan Bongino Reportedly Weighing Resignation After Clash with Pam Bondi Over Epstein Memo [WATCH]

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is reportedly considering stepping down from his position following internal tensions related to the fallout from the recently released Epstein files.

According to a CNN report, Bongino’s possible resignation is tied to a confrontation involving Attorney General Pam Bondi and other senior officials at the Justice Department and the White House.

CNN reported that the disagreement stemmed from a meeting involving Bongino, FBI Director Kash Patel, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

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During the meeting, Bondi allegedly confronted Bongino and Patel over a story that circulated suggesting the FBI had pushed for more Epstein-related information to be released, but was blocked by the Department of Justice. The implication of that report prompted frustration inside the DOJ, according to the outlet.

The report emphasized that Bongino had not yet reached a final decision about whether to resign.

“CNN has reached out to Bongino and the FBI for comment. The sources cautioned that Bongino had not made up his mind, and it was possible he would stay in his position,” the report stated.

Initial reporting of the clash came from political commentator Laura Loomer, who also said sources familiar with the matter indicated Bongino was seriously considering resignation in response to the disagreement.

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CNN @kaitlancollins is now confirming my exclusive report about how @dbongino is considering RESIGNING from the FBI over his clash with Pam Blondi and the DOJ for her mishandling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and lack of transparency at the DOJ.

Notice how they don’t… https://t.co/JFIJT4OZZZ

— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 11, 2025

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The controversy comes in the wake of a memo related to the Epstein case that was leaked to the press.

The memo stated that the Department of Justice found no evidence of a so-called “client list” or any credible signs that Epstein had engaged in blackmail involving prominent individuals.

According to the memo: “DOJ’s systematic review revealed no incriminating ‘client list.’ There was also no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions. We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties.”

The memo also addressed Epstein’s death, asserting that available video surveillance supported the conclusion that he died by suicide.

“The conclusion that Epstein died by suicide is further supported by video footage from the common area of the Special Housing Unit (SHU) where Epstein was housed at the time of his death,” the document stated.

It continued, “As DOJ’s Inspector General explained in 2023, anyone entering or attempting to enter the tier where Epstein’s cell was located from the SHU common area would have been captured by this footage.”

The release of the memo followed weeks of scrutiny directed at the Department of Justice and the FBI, with members of the public and media demanding further transparency regarding the handling of the Epstein investigation.

🚨CNN: FBI deputy director Dan Bongino considers resigning over Epstein fallout pic.twitter.com/rcMVYOUiFV

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) July 11, 2025

Earlier in the year, Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared on Fox News, where she said the Epstein list was “on her desk.”

She later distributed binders of documents to various political influencers at the White House.

However, those binders were later revealed to contain documents that were already publicly available and did not include additional details about Epstein’s activities.

The move led to backlash, with critics questioning the DOJ’s transparency and handling of the matter.