Trump's fury persists as Bongino remains undecided, with JD Vance attempting to act as a peacemaker, according to inside sources.
In a dramatic turn of events, the ongoing investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case has put Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino at odds with some of President Donald Trump's most prominent supporters, including Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The dispute arose following the Justice Department and FBI's decision not to disclose additional records from the Epstein investigation, which included findings that no "client list" of Epstein's existed, contrary to previous speculation by Bongino and other figures. This revelation, confirmed by a memo released by the Justice Department last week, has caused a stir within the administration.
Bongino, a vocal critic of the handling of Epstein's case, clashed with Attorney General Bondi during a White House meeting over the decision. This confrontation has led to speculation about Bongino's future in the role, with some sources suggesting he might consider resigning. However, as of now, there is no official confirmation of his departure from the position.
The tension came to a peak during a Wednesday meeting involving Bongino, Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and other officials. The situation has also sparked wider criticism and conspiracy theories, particularly among Trump supporters who feel that the Justice Department and FBI have not fully disclosed information about Epstein's case.
Despite these tensions, Patel is reportedly happy with his job, and there is ongoing communication between him and other officials. Vice President JD Vance has been attempting to mediate the situation, aiming to resolve the conflict and maintain unity within the administration.
Meanwhile, Attorney General Bondi is looking forward to going on the offensive, despite the controversy surrounding her. Trump has supported Bondi throughout the Epstein memo controversy and publicly defended her, attending a soccer game with her on Sunday as a show of support.
Bondi isn't seeking to fire Bongino and is leaving the decision about his departure up to him. However, Trump's fury towards Bongino is causing aides to expect that he will depart his job in the coming days. Bongino, who did not report to work on Monday, has told others he is considering resigning.
In response to a reporter's questions, Bondi claimed to have a client list on her desk, enraging some Trump supporters. She later clarified that she was referring to files related to the case. Bongino and Patel were also confronted about allegations they leaked information to NewsNation regarding the FBI not releasing more information. Bongino denied these allegations, according to a source familiar with the matter.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
The controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case has extended to politics, with Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino finding himself at odds with some of President Trump's supporters, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, over the decision not to disclose additional records from the investigation. The climate has led to speculation about Bongino's future and criticism, particularly among Trump supporters who claim the Justice Department and FBI have not fully disclosed information.
