FBI Director Kash Patel May Resign If Deputy Bongino Exists Over Epstein Files Fallout

FBI Director Kash Patel is reportedly weighing his resignation in a show of solidarity with Deputy Director Dan Bongino, following a heated fallout between Bongino and Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to a New York Post report.

At the heart of the dispute lies the Department of Justice’s contentious handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation—particularly around his death and the much-debated notion of a "client list."

Tensions reportedly came to a head earlier this week when Bongino clashed with Bondi over how the Trump administration approached the Epstein case. The debate centered on the alleged existence of a "review" involving a supposed list of Epstein’s associates—something DOJ officials have consistently maintained does not exist. The confrontation has left Bongino considering stepping down, despite having been in the role for just four months.