Dan Bongino vs Pam Bondi escalates; FBI official misses work amid Epstein files row and ‘resignation’ rumors

Dan Bongino missed work amid his reported clash with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the row over the department's handling of the infamous Epstein files

Updated on: Jul 11, 2025, 22:38:30 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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FBI deputy director Dan Bongino missed work on Friday amid his reported clash with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the row over the department's handling of the infamous Jeffrey Epstein files, Axios reported, citing sources. This comes after an alleged dispute erupted Wednesday after the Trump administration walked back its claims about Epstein, saying they did not have a ‘client list’.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino leaves after meeting with Republican lawmakers (Getty Images via AFP)

Several of Bongino's colleagues wondered if he had quit after his unplanned leave, the report added. Axios noted that administration officials say that he is still on the job.

Meanwhile, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche clarified that there was no ‘daylight’ between the FBI and Department of Justice.

“I worked closely with @FBIDirectorKash and @FBIDDBonginoon the joint FBI and DOJ memo regarding the Epstein Files. All of us signed off on the contents of the memo and the conclusions stated in the memo. The suggestion by anyone that there was any daylight between the FBI and DOJ leadership on this memo's composition and release is patently false,” Blanche said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

Blanche's tweet was in response to far-right media personality, Laura Loomer, who posted on X on Friday, "@FBIDirectorKash and @dbongino are LIVID with @AGPamBondi over her DOJ Memo and the lack of transparency from her office regarding the Jeffery Epstein files. Source tells me Dan Bongino is taking the day off today from his job as Deputy Director of the FBI, and there's now speculation on whether or not he will return to his job at the @FBI over his disgust with Blondi's lack of transparency and handling of the Epstein files. Pam Blondi has brought total embarrassment to President Trump, @JDVance ,@dbongin and@Kash_Patel."

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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