“I will be leaving my position with the FBI in January,” Bongino wrote on X on Wednesday, “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 all those who defend Her.”

The New York Times is reporting that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is already clearing out his office ahead of leaving President Donald Trump’s administration. Bongino had said that he planned to leave his FBI post either this week or next month. But the Times said that Bongino’s actions show that he could be departing sooner rather than later.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has come under scrutiny for redactions related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Critics pointed to delays in disclosing key information and have questioned Bongino’s early involvement in the office’s handling of the case.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is facing mounting criticism from within the MAGA movement following a series of damaging reports and public disputes. A 115-page dossier compiled by retired and active FBI agents described the bureau under Kash Patel’s leadership as “a rudderless ship.