• FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino threatens to resign over Epstein case management.
• Bongino claims accountability should fall on Attorney General Pam Bondi.
• High-level tensions reported between FBI and DOJ officials following a recent meeting.
• Concerns grow about political implications of Bongino's potential departure.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is contemplating resignation following a fallout with Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The disagreement escalated during a meeting where Bongino reportedly expressed his frustrations after Bondi accused him of leaking negative stories about the investigation's closure, according to reports from sources like Newsweek and HuffPost.

Bongino is said to have explicitly stated, "It’s either her or me," indicating a strong likelihood of his resignation if Bondi remains in her position, highlighting his anger over the mishandling of the Epstein investigation, according to India Times. This dispute represents a significant challenge for the FBI and DOJ, with speculation that Bongino's departure could also prompt FBI Director Kash Patel to resign.

The friction stems from Bondi's public promises to uncover more details about Epstein's connections and the abrupt conclusion of the investigation that yielded no new evidence. Bongino, who has a following as a popular conservative figure, could revive his podcasting career while criticizing Bondi if he resigns, creating potential political ramifications, reports India Times and HuffPost.

The White House has dismissed claims of discord between the FBI and DOJ, asserting that they are collaborating effectively on the Epstein case, as stated by a principal deputy press secretary. However, the tensions are evident within the ranks of the FBI, raising questions about the potential future stability of leadership in the agency, according to HuffPost and Newsweek.