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Dan Bongino says he plans to resign as FBI deputy director in January, ending brief tenure

Dan Bongino says he plans to resign as FBI deputy director in January, ending brief tenure

Summary

Dan Bongino announced he will leave his job as FBI Deputy Director in January. His time in this role included disagreements with the Justice Department about the handling of Jeffrey Epstein's files.

Key Facts

  • Dan Bongino plans to resign as FBI Deputy Director next month.
  • Bongino had a brief and eventful time in his role at the FBI.
  • He disagreed with the Justice Department on issues related to Jeffrey Epstein's files.
  • Before this role, Bongino was known as a podcast host and a former Secret Service agent.
  • His resignation is one of the major ones in President Trump's administration.
  • The FBI has faced criticism over its leadership and handling of investigations.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel used a government plane for personal reasons, contributing to the criticism.

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