FBI Deputy Director Considers Resignation Over Epstein Files

FBI Deputy Director Considers Resignation Over Epstein Files
Above: Dan Bongino leaves after meeting with Republican lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol on June 25, 2025. Image copyright: Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images

The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

The FBI leadership is rightfully frustrated with Bondi's mishandling of the Epstein files after she promised transparency but delivered nothing new. Bondi overpromised a "client list" that never existed and botched the video release with that suspiciously missing minute. These dedicated law enforcement officials shouldn't have to take the fall for her failures.

Pro-establishment narrative

This internal drama is a baseless distraction from the real work of restoring justice and public safety. The administration conducted a thorough review that definitively proved Epstein committed suicide and found no evidence of a client list or cover-up. All leadership signed off on these findings, and attempts to sow division are unfounded.

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The Controversies



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