Dan Bongino
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Deputy Director of the FBI who had confrontations with Attorney General Bondi over handling of Epstein files and later resigned.
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Mutual Connections
Entities connected to Dan Bongino through shared intermediaries, but not directly linked.
Person
Ghislaine Maxwell
Connected via: Kash Patel, Todd Blanche, U.S. Southern District of New York +10 more
Person
Thomas Massie
Connected via: Kash Patel, Todd Blanche, U.S. Southern District of New York +8 more
Document
Epstein Case Files
Connected via: Kash Patel, Todd Blanche, U.S. Southern District of New York +8 more
Person
Jay Clayton
Connected via: U.S. Southern District of New York, Pamela Jo Bondi, US Department of Justice +7 more
Connected via: Kash Patel, U.S. Southern District of New York, Pamela Jo Bondi +6 more
Key Relationships
Associated With
- Person Kash Patel - Both FBI officials met with Representative Lauren Boebert regarding the House discharge petition effort for Epstein f... Credible Reporting
- Person Pamela Jo Bondi - FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino had a heated confrontation with Attorney General Bondi over her handling of the files. Credible Reporting
- Person Pamela Jo Bondi - Bongino, as Deputy FBI Director, confronted Bondi over her management of Epstein files and considered resigning Official Document
- Document Epstein surveillance video - Bongino found the surveillance video from outside Epstein's cell and vouched for it after a 'thorough review' Credible Reporting
- Person Pam Bondi - FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino had a heated confrontation with Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files. Credible Reporting
- Person Pam Bondi - Bongino had a heated confrontation with Attorney General Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files. Credible Reporting
- Person President Trump - Trump spoke with FBI agent Dan Bongino during the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Single Source
- Person Jeffrey Epstein - FBI deputy director confronted Bondi over handling of Epstein files Credible Reporting
Connected To
- Person Kash Patel - Bongino is Patel's deputy at the FBI. Credible Reporting
- Person Todd Blanche - Blanche and Bongino jointly signed off on the memorandum determining no further disclosure was appropriate in the inv... Credible Reporting
- Person Pamela Jo Bondi - Bondi had a heated confrontation with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino over handling of Epstein files Credible Reporting
- Person Pamela Jo Bondi - FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino had a heated confrontation with Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of the E... Single Source
- Document Epstein memo - Dan Bongino was affected by the fallout from an Epstein-related memo while at the FBI Single Source
- Document Epstein documents (20,000-plus released records) - Bongino confronted Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files Credible Reporting
- Document Epstein client list - Bongino is considering resigning due to fallout from the Epstein files Single Source
- Person Pam Bondi - Bongino had a heated confrontation with Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files Single Source
- Person Pam Bondi - Bongino had a heated confrontation with Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files Credible Reporting
- Person Jeffrey Epstein - FBI deputy Dan Bongino connected to the Epstein case through a memo fallout that led him to consider resignation Credible Reporting
Mentioned In
- Person Todd Blanche - Blanche and Dan Bongino signed off together on a memorandum determining that no further disclosure was warranted in t... Credible Reporting
- Person Pamela Jo Bondi - Bondi had a heated confrontation with Bongino over her handling of the files Single Source
- Person Pamela Jo Bondi - Bongino had a heated confrontation with Bondi over her handling of Epstein files Credible Reporting
- Document Epstein memo - Dan Bongino's potential resignation was triggered by the fallout from an Epstein memo Single Source
- Document Epstein documents (20,000-plus released records) - Fallout over Epstein files is affecting relations involving FBI's Dan Bongino Single Source
- Document Epstein documents (20,000-plus released records) - Bongino as FBI Deputy Director had a confrontation with Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files Single Source
- Person Pam Bondi - FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino had a heated confrontation with AG Bondi over her handling of Epstein files Credible Reporting
- Person Pam Bondi - FBI Deputy Director Bongino confronted Attorney General Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files Credible Reporting
- Person Jeffrey Epstein - FBI Deputy Director had heated confrontation with Attorney General over management of Epstein files. Official Document
Employed By
- Organization U.S. Southern District of New York - Dan Bongino served as deputy director of the FBI under the DOJ. Credible Reporting
- Organization Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Dan Bongino served as Deputy FBI Director Single Source
- Person Pamela Jo Bondi - FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino had a heated confrontation with Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of the E... Credible Reporting
- Organization US Department of Justice - Dan Bongino served as Deputy Director of the FBI under the DOJ and confronted Bondi over Epstein files. Credible Reporting
- Person Virginia Giuffre (née Roberts) - Bongino serves as Deputy FBI director in Trump's administration Credible Reporting
- Organization Federal Bureau of Investigation - Dan Bongino served as Deputy Director of the FBI Credible Reporting
- Organization Federal Bureau of Investigation - Bongino served as Deputy Director of the FBI during the Epstein files release Official Document
Part Of
- Document Epstein documents (20,000-plus released records) - Bongino signed the memorandum with Blanche and Patel determining no further Epstein disclosures were appropriate. Credible Reporting
Conflicted With
- Person Pam Bondi - Bongino reportedly had a heated confrontation with Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files Single Source
Disputed With
- Person Pam Bondi - FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino had a heated confrontation with Attorney General Bondi over her handling of the Epste... Credible Reporting
Confronted
- Person Pam Bondi - Bongino had a heated confrontation with Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files Credible Reporting
Charged With
- Person Pam Bondi - Bongino had heated confrontation with Bondi over her handling of Epstein files Credible Reporting
Source Documents & Evidence
“On July 11, reports emerged that Dan Bongino, the deputy director of the FBI, had a heated confrontation with Bondi over her handling of the files, and was considering resigning. Bongino was later demoted to Co-Deputy Director on September 15, 2025”
“The controversy led to an open dispute between Bondi and the leadership of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, particularly its deputy director, Dan Bongino. Blanche wrote on X that he had signed off on the memorandum determining that 'no further...”Accessed: 2026-02-21
“reports emerged that Dan Bongino , the deputy director of the FBI , had a heated confrontation with Bondi over her handling of the files”
“On July 11, reports emerged that Dan Bongino, the deputy director of the FBI, had a heated confrontation with Bondi over her handling of the files, and was considering resigning.”
“On July 11, reports emerged that Dan Bongino, the deputy director of the FBI, had a heated confrontation with Bondi over her handling of the files”
“On July 11, reports emerged that Dan Bongino , the deputy director of the FBI , had a heated confrontation with Bondi over her handling of the files, and was considering resigning. Bongino was later demoted to Co-Deputy Director on September 15, 2...”
“Dan Bongino, the deputy director of the FBI, had a heated confrontation with Bondi over her handling of the files”Accessed: 2026-02-21
“El 11 de julio circularon informes según los cuales Dan Bongino, subdirector del FBI, mantuvo un enfrentamiento acalorado con Bondi por su gestión de los archivos y llegó a considerar su dimisión”
“El 11 de julio circularon informes según los cuales Dan Bongino , subdirector del FBI, mantuvo un enfrentamiento acalorado con Bondi por su gestión de los archivos y llegó a considerar su dimisión.”
“El 11 de julio circularon informes según los cuales Dan Bongino , subdirector del FBI, mantuvo un enfrentamiento acalorado con Bondi por su gestión de los archivos y llegó a considerar su dimisión.”
“Dan Bongino, subdirector del FBI, mantuvo un enfrentamiento acalorado con Bondi por su gestión de los archivos”
“Dan Bongino, subdirector del FBI, mantuvo un enfrentamiento acalorado con Bondi por su gestión de los archivos”Accessed: 2026-02-22
“But figures in his administration, like FBI director Kash Patel, Vice President JD Vance and Deputy FBI director Dan Bongino, had pushed conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein before taking their administration posts.”
“But figures in his administration, like FBI director Kash Patel, Vice President JD Vance and Deputy FBI director Dan Bongino, had pushed conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein before taking their administration posts.”
“Deputy FBI director Dan Bongino, had pushed conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein before taking their administration posts”Accessed: 2026-02-22
“Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Deputy Director Dan Bongino bearing the brunt of the criticism and accused of orchestrating a 'cover-up'”
“with Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Deputy Director Dan Bongino bearing the brunt of the criticism and accused of orchestrating a 'cover-up.'”
“Kash Patel – now head of the FBI, and his deputy (the former right-wing podcast host) Dan Bongino – and millions of Maga supporters bought into it with gusto”
“FBI Director Kash Patel and his deputy, Dan Bongino, have privately expressed frustration with the DOJ's handling of the case...Bongino is reportedly weighing whether to resign.”
“FBI Director Kash Patel and his deputy, Dan Bongino, have privately expressed frustration with the DOJ's handling of the case, sources told CNN. According to people familiar with the matter, Bongino is reportedly weighing whether to resign.”Accessed: 2026-02-22
“FBI deputy Dan Bongino considers resignation after Epstein memo fallout”
“Donald Trump spoke to FBI's Bongino amid Jeffrey Epstein probe - The Jerusalem Post”Accessed: 2026-02-26
“talk of the Epstein files was mostly left to Trump officials, including Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.”
“FBI deputy director Dan Bongino took a day off from work Friday after clashing at the White House with Attorney General Pam Bondi over their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, four sources familiar with the conflict told Axios.”
“FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino told Fox News in May that Epstein died by death.”
“FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino told Fox News in May that Epstein died by death.”Accessed: 2026-03-23
“Last summer in an interview on 'Fox & Friends,' then-deputy FBI director Dan Bongino said, 'There's video clear as day, he's the only person in there and the only person coming out. You can see it.'”Accessed: 2026-03-23
“In a series of oversight letters written to Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, Durbin questioned...Bongino about reported disputes among Trump officials about "the lack of transparency" in thei...”Accessed: 2026-03-29
“Dan Bongino, former conservative podcaster who Trump named deputy FBI director, said in a May 2023 podcast, 'That Jeffrey Epstein story is a big deal. Please do not let that story go. Keep your eye on it.'”Accessed: 2026-04-04
“Deputy FBI Director Bongino has told people he is considering resigning amid Epstein files fallout, sources say”Accessed: 2026-04-04
“Last week, Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino had a fiery confrontation with Bondi over how she has handled the review of the Epstein files and the Monday memo, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.”Accessed: 2026-04-11
“Dan Bongino, wakil direktur FBI, terlibat konfrontasi sengit dengan Bondi terkait penanganan berkas tersebut dan sedang mempertimbangkan pengunduran diri.”
“Dan Bongino, wakil direktur FBI, terlibat konfrontasi sengit dengan Bondi terkait penanganan berkas tersebut dan sedang mempertimbangkan pengunduran diri”Accessed: 2026-04-27
Added: 2026-02-21
· Updated: 2026-05-14
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