FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino Confirms Resignation, Set to Depart in January
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This announcement comes as little surprise to those who have closely followed the long-standing dysfunction within powerful federal institutions and have watched these problems surface repeatedly over the years.
The issues inside the FBI are not isolated or incidental; they are systemic. Kash Patel and Dan Bongino each faced an enormous task in attempting to grasp and confront the true scope of institutional failure. The problem was never a single bad actor—it was a deeply entrenched culture.
Any effort to challenge an institution of this magnitude can only succeed if the underlying problems are openly acknowledged. Bongino encountered significant resistance as Director Patel declined to recognize institutional corruption as the central issue. Without acknowledging the root cause, meaningful reform is impossible. As a result, the problems persist.
I will be leaving my position with the FBI in January.
I want to thank President Trump, AG Bondi, and Director Patel for the opportunity to serve with purpose.
Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans, for the privilege to serve you.
God bless America, and…— Dan Bongino (@FBIDDBongino) December 17, 2025
While many hoped Dan Bongino would succeed, it must be acknowledged that he lacked certain defensive skills necessary to neutralize predictable attacks from within the system. Developing those skills requires rigorous self-assessment and internal discipline.
Corrupt actors within large institutions rely on well-known attack vectors to protect their influence. From the beginning, it was evident that entrenched FBI figures would attempt to manipulate the leadership dispatched by President Trump to challenge them.
Kash Patel’s primary vulnerability stemmed from ego, ambition, and an attraction to status and power. Dan Bongino’s vulnerability, by contrast, lay in his emotional need for approval and affirmation. While such traits can be advantageous in broadcasting and public commentary, they are liabilities in institutional leadership roles that demand confrontation with hostile internal forces.
An emotional dependence on external validation creates exploitable weaknesses. Corrupt actors understand how to manipulate individuals who seek approval, just as they know how to exploit those drawn to the privileges of authority. These dynamics made failure foreseeable.
Former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz possessed the necessary skills but held a worldview misaligned with President Trump’s perspective. Bongino represented the inverse: he shared President Trump’s mindset but lacked the specialized skillset required for this type of institutional battle.
Whether through misaligned outlooks or insufficient skills, clearly identifiable vulnerabilities create opportunities for manipulation by those intent on preserving corrupt systems.
We wish Dan Bongino well as he returns to private life. We extend our sincere gratitude for his efforts and continue to pray for his physical and emotional well-being.
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