"Bongino had hosted a prominent right-wing podcast prior to joining the FBI. "Dan did a great job. I think he wants to go back to his show," Trump told reporters earlier on Wednesday. In his short post announcing his departure on Wednesday, Bongino thanked Trump and others "for the opportunity to serve with purpose." Bongino's departure comes after less than 10 months in office. He didn't give a reason for the decision or say exactly when he would leave."
"Bongino's FBI appointment unusual from the beginning Bongino was an unconventional pick for the FBI's second highest role when he assumed office in March 2025. Historically, career agents who had worked their way up the ranks filled the post. Bongino had previously worked as a New York City police officer and Secret Service agent. But the MAGA-friendly podcast host had no FBI experience before Trump appointed him."
Dan Bongino announced he will leave the FBI in January and posted the news on X shortly after President Trump suggested Bongino wanted to return to his show. Bongino served less than ten months as deputy director, a role historically held by career FBI agents. He previously worked as a New York City police officer and Secret Service agent and hosted a prominent right-wing podcast before his appointment. A leaked report from active and retired FBI agents criticized his lack of FBI experience, calling him "in over his head." He also clashed with Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files, and co-deputy director Andrew Bailey had already led some recent meetings. Bongino thanked Trump and others for the opportunity but did not provide a detailed reason or exact departure date.
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