The FBI’s deputy director had sparred with Pam Bondi over the administration’s backtrack on the Epstein files.

Trump named Andrew Bailey FBI co-deputy director on August 18, 2025, alongside Dan Bongino, amid Epstein files tensions. Speculation swirls about Bongino’s status., US News, Times Now

A review of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has sparked a conflict between Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, sources say.

Dan Bongino, former conservative radio host and current FBI Deputy Director, posted a vague but highly ominous statement Saturday about what he's learned during an internal investigation of corruption and "political weaponization" at federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies,