FBI Chief Patel, Deputy Bongino Reportedly May Resign Over AG Bondi Epstein File Handling

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and FBI Director Kash Patel are reportedly considering resigning due to deep frustrations with Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bongino has issued an ultimatum that he will leave if Bondi remains in her position, citing her lack of transparency and backtracking on promised disclosures about Epstein’s client list and investigation details. Patel is said to share these frustrations and may also resign if Bongino quits, reflecting broader tensions within the Trump administration's law enforcement team. The dispute intensified after a memo declared Epstein was not murdered and that no client list or blackmail evidence exists, contradicting earlier expectations and causing outrage among conservative figures. Despite these reports, the White House has dismissed the resignation rumors as baseless, emphasizing unity and confidence in Bondi’s leadership. The conflict highlights a significant internal crisis of trust and transparency involving key officials in the Trump administration.