Dan Bongino says he plans to resign as FBI deputy director in January, ending brief tenure
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Key Points:
- FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced he will resign next month, ending a brief and contentious tenure marked by clashes with the Justice Department over the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- Bongino's resignation follows criticism of FBI leadership, including Director Kash Patel's controversial use of a government plane and social media posts about active investigations.
- Bongino, a former podcast host and conservative media personality with prior experience as a New York City police officer and Secret Service agent, was an unconventional pick for the FBI's No. 2 position, which traditionally requires career FBI experience.
- Appointed by President Donald Trump in March, Bongino had previously criticized the FBI and promoted conspiracy theories related to the Epstein case and the January 6, 2021,
