Kash Patel will resign if Dan Bongino leaves; FBI chief ‘frustrated’ with Pam Bondi

Amid the Dan Bongino resignation saga, a report stated that FBI chief Kash Patel has told his close circle that he could also leave the Trump administration

Updated on: Jul 12, 2025, 02:31:40 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Amid the Dan Bongino resignation saga, a report stated that FBI chief Kash Patel has told his close circle that he could also leave the Trump administration. The 45-year-old has reportedly cited ‘frustrations’ with AG Pam Bondi over the Epstein files row.

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a news conference at the Manassas officr (AP)

“Source close to DOJ says Kash Patel also wants Pam Bondi gone, and that he’d consider leaving if Bongino leaves. Also, that there are more frustrations with other documents Bondi hasn’t released,” Mary Margaret Olohan of the Daily Wire posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

This comes after the Daily Wire cited a source close to Bongino to report that the Deputy Director of the FBI is threatening to leave his job if Bondi remains in the administration. The report further adds that Dan Bongino is furious with the attorney general over her handling of the infamous Jeffrey Epstein files.

“The source close to Bongino said that he’s effectively issued an ultimatum, saying he won’t work alongside Bondi,” the Daily Wire stated.

Neither the White House nor Patel's office have issued a statement on the recent developments.

Earlier this week, President Trump's Justice Department seemed to walk back on its statements related to Jeffrey Epstein. Conservative influencers from Laura Loomer to Elon Musk slammed Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel for their findings, which came months after Bondi pledged to reveal major revelations about Epstein, including "a lot of names" and "a lot of flight logs."

"It's sitting on my desk right now to review," Bondi told Fox News in February when she was asked if the Justice Department would be releasing Epstein's client list.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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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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