Dan Bongino to leave FBI in January: ‘He wants to go back to his show’

Published December 17, 2025 5:13pm ET



FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirmed Wednesday that he will leave the bureau in January, officially ending weeks of speculation about his future in the Trump administration.

“I will be leaving my position with the FBI in January,” Bongino wrote in a statement posted on X. “I want to thank President Trump, AG Bondi, and Director Patel for the opportunity to serve with purpose. Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans, for the privilege to serve you. God bless America, and all those who defend Her.”

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