Dan Bongino resigning from FBI over Pam Bondi's Epstein files row? Here's the truth

Laura Loomer claims FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino may resign over Pam Bondi’s Epstein files row, but no official confirmation backs this yet.

Updated on: Jul 11, 2025, 23:35:03 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Far-right internet personality Laura Loomer has sparked a row by claiming on Friday that Dan Bongino, the Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is set to resign over Pam Bondi's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Loomer, who claims to be an investigative journalist, said in the X post that Bongino has had a disagreement with the Trump administration over the Epstein files row, and has taken a leave of absence on Friday, July 11.

“Source tells me it’s very likely that Bongino resigns from the FBI unless Pam Bondi is FIRED by President Trump or resigns from the DOJ,” Loomer wrote. However, as of now, there is no official confirmation or reports other than Loomer's claim that indicate Bongino might resign.

The controversy over the public release of the files related to the FBI probe into Jeffrey Epstein erupted once again on Sunday, July 6, when the US Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memo stating that the no further information related to the Epstein probe will be released. The memo also denied the existence of the alleged client list of Epstein, as well as allegations that the list was used to blackmail people.

Also read: Donald Trump to visit Texas week after flash floods; check full schedule

Bongino's Leave Of Absence

Loomer's claims came on the heels of previous post by the far-right influencer. In the post, Loomer claimed that both FBI Director Kash Patel as well as Deputy Director Dan Bongino are "livid" with AG Pam Bondi "over her DOJ Memo and the lack of transparency from her office regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files."

Epstein was charged by the federal authorities for allegedly sexually abusing over 36 girls, some as young as 14 years old. He was convicted in 2008 of procuring a child for prostitution and of soliciting a prostitute. In 2019, he was arrested again on sex trafficking charges. But he died by suicide in 2019 while in prison, the Medical Examiner ruled.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.