FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he was “shattered to my core” by the instances of corruption he discovered during his six months at the agency

06:10 ET, 27 Jul 2025

Embattled FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino revealed that he had discovered things that have “shocked me to my core” during his time at the agency. (Image: Getty Images)

Embattled FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino revealed that he had discovered things that have “shocked me to my core” during his time at the agency.

Taking to X on Saturday, the deputy director posted a lengthy message about all the instances of corruption and how he plans to uncover “the truth” despite a wave of criticism on his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

“During my tenure here as the Deputy Director of the FBI, I have repeatedly relayed to you that things are happening that might not be immediately visible, but they are happening,” Bongino wrote.

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“The Director and I are committed to stamping out public corruption and the political weaponization of both law enforcement and intelligence operations,” he said about FBI director Kash Patel. “It is a priority for us.”

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Taking to X on Saturday, the deputy director posted a lengthy message about all the instances of corruption and how he plans to uncover “the truth” despite a wave of criticism on his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.(Image: Getty Images)

Bongino added, “But what I have learned in the course of our properly predicated and necessary investigations into these aforementioned matters, has shocked me down to my core.” According to Bongino, “We cannot run a Republic like this. I’ll never be the same after learning what I’ve learned.”

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The Trump official added that he and Patel are “going to conduct these righteous and proper investigations by the book and in accordance with the law.” Bongino added that, under their guidance, “We are going to get the answers WE ALL DESERVE.”

The Trump official added that he and Patel are “going to conduct these righteous and proper investigations by the book and in accordance with the law.”(Image: The Washington Post via Getty Images)

“As with any investigation, I cannot predict where it will land, but I can promise you an honest and dignified effort at truth,” he concluded. “Not ‘my truth,’ or ‘your truth,’ but THE TRUTH. God bless America, and all those who defend Her.”

Stepping down?

Bongino’s lengthy post on X comes after rumors that the deputy FBI head was weighing his options as to whether or not he wanted to quit his job.

Sources within the agency told Axios that Bongino and Attorney General Pam Bondi have reportedly clashed several times over the handling of the files.

Bondi has not publicly addressed the dispute with Bongino. She said earlier this month she has no plans to step down as Attorney General. She said: “I’m going to be here for as long as the president wants me here.”