Dan Bongino to Announce Decision About His Future at the FBI

Speculation is swirling around the future of Dan Bongino at the FBI, with conflicting reports suggesting the outspoken former conservative commentator may soon step down from his role as deputy director of the bureau.

Bongino, 51, who took the job amid significant attention due to his strong political profile and history as a Secret Service agent, is now said to be weighing whether to remain at the FBI. According to a report from the New York Sun, Bongino’s Washington office has largely been cleared out, and he has allegedly told several special agents in charge of the FBI’s 56 field offices that he plans to leave his post. The Sun described Bongino’s tenure as “brief and tumultuous,” adding that his chief of staff has reportedly taken on a new leadership role in Baltimore.

BREAKING: Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino will decide about his future at the bureau in the next few weeks, two sources tell @davidspunt and @JakeBGibson pic.twitter.com/8KiRVUlVbB

— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 15, 2025

An FBI spokesperson did not respond to questions from the outlet, further fueling speculation. However, other reports sharply dispute the claim that Bongino is already on his way out.

Fox News Digital, citing two sources close to the matter, pushed back on assertions that Bongino’s office is empty or that a departure is imminent. Those sources acknowledged that Bongino is seriously evaluating his future at the agency but emphasized that no final decision has been made. One source told Fox News that Bongino “has not made any decisions” and remains actively engaged in his duties.

He's out. I give him all the credit in the world for trying, some things are just too broken. https://t.co/cRgiLpz65U

— TheQuartering (@TheQuartering) December 15, 2025

The uncertainty comes amid broader controversy surrounding the FBI’s leadership. Bongino and FBI Director Kash Patel have faced criticism from an alliance of current and former FBI personnel who recently issued a report portraying the bureau as adrift and poorly managed under the new leadership team. The report accused leadership of undermining morale and destabilizing long-standing institutional practices.

I think he's gone. He'll be back doing his podcasts. Which may be the best way he can serve his country. We need his voice.

— Pro America Politics (@Pro__Trading) December 15, 2025

Bongino and Patel forcefully rejected those claims. In a statement earlier this month, Bongino said the backlash was expected. “When the director and I moved forward with these reforms, we expected some noise from the small circle of disgruntled former agents still loyal to the old Comey–Wray model,” he told Fox News, arguing that reforms have led to gains in accountability and public safety.

For supporters, Bongino represents a long-overdue shake-up at an agency they believe lost public trust in recent years. Critics, however, argue his partisan background makes him an ill fit for a role that traditionally prizes discretion and institutional continuity.

With reports relying heavily on unnamed sources and offering contradictory accounts, it remains unclear whether Bongino is truly preparing to resign or simply reassessing his long-term role. What is clear is that his next move—whether staying to continue reforms or stepping aside—will be closely watched by both supporters and critics of the FBI’s current direction.