Is the FBI’s leadership on shaky ground, or just shaking things up?
Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino is reportedly mulling over his next steps at the bureau, with sources indicating a decision could come in the coming weeks, though nothing is set in stone, Fox News reported.
According to insiders speaking to Fox News Digital, Bongino hasn’t finalized any plans about his tenure.
Rumors of his potential exit have swirled, but claims that his office stands empty have been firmly denied by those close to the matter.
Still, the possibility of a departure looms large, and it’s hard not to wonder if the mounting pressure on his leadership is a factor.
Bongino, alongside FBI Director Kash Patel, has faced a barrage of criticism in recent weeks over their approach to running the bureau.
Earlier this month, a group of active and retired FBI personnel issued a scathing report, painting the agency as lacking direction under the current duo.
Not content to let that stand, a separate internal 115-page document, as reported by New York Post columnist Miranda Devine, doubled down on the critique of Bongino and Patel’s performance since taking the helm.
But let’s not pretend these reports are gospel—could there be an agenda behind the timing of these leaks?
Bongino didn’t mince words when addressing Devine’s reporting, accusing her of bias and pushing a narrative against their reforms.
“You can always count on Miranda for a timed hit piece when the Director and I make big changes,” Bongino posted on X, adding, “Miranda prefers the old-guard. I don’t. Full steam ahead.”
That’s a spicy jab, and it’s clear Bongino isn’t about to let detractors slow down his vision for a retooled FBI.
In response to broader criticism, Bongino has staunchly defended the changes he and Patel have implemented, arguing they’ve brought much-needed accountability.
“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,” Bongino told Fox News.
That’s a fair point—change always ruffles feathers, especially when it challenges entrenched bureaucratic habits. But are these reforms truly delivering, or is this just bravado in the face of a PR storm?
