• FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino may resign due to controversies surrounding the Epstein case.
• The DOJ and FBI's recent memo disclaims any new evidence related to Epstein's investigation.
• Bongino's absence from work has raised concerns within the FBI.
• Infighting between Bongino and Attorney General Pam Bondi has escalated tensions.
• Support among Trump's base for Bongino is strong, with calls for Bondi's resignation instead.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is facing increasing pressure regarding his position amid ongoing controversies linked to the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Reports indicate Bongino has hinted at a possible resignation following a recent memo from the DOJ and FBI stating that they have no new evidence or documents to disclose regarding Epstein, who died in his cell in 2019. This memo has intensified frustration among former President Donald Trump's supporters, leading to speculation about Bongino's future in the agency, according to India Times and ABC News.

Following the memo’s release—which concluded Epstein did not have an incriminating client list or evidence of blackmail—Bongino's absence from work raised eyebrows within the FBI. Sources confirmed that a confrontation occurred between Bongino and Attorney General Pam Bondi over the memo's public rollout, intensifying existing tensions within the department. Bongino’s supporters see the fallout as mishandling by Bondi while he has publicly promoted the investigation's importance, reinforcing conspiracy theories about Epstein's case, according to ABC News and CBS News.

As frustrations mount, Bongino is reportedly considering his options, hearing criticism from both his allies and Trump’s base. Supporters are questioning the handling of the Epstein investigation, especially after the DOJ’s unwillingness to release additional documents previously promised. Bongino has urged vigilance regarding public transparency and accountability, a stance that has garnered mixed reactions among Republican figures, reflecting a divide amid the Trump-aligned support, according to India Times, ABC News, and CBS News.

While the fallout continues, White House officials have asserted the teamwork and unity within the law enforcement team under Trump's administration, dismissing any attempts to dramatize the tensions as baseless. Nonetheless, Bongino's lack of attendance at work and the friction with Bondi signify an unsettled environment within the FBI, highlighting the challenges of navigating public expectations in politically volatile circumstances, according to India Times, ABC News, and CBS News.