Trump says he spoke to FBI’s Bongino amid Epstein controversy: ‘He sounded terrific’ | World News

US President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed he spoke to Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino in an attempt to calm mounting tensions within his conservative base over how the Justice Department handled its investigation into the death of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Responding to reporters’ questions on whether Bongino remained in his position after rumours of his possible resignation, Trump replied, as per Reuters: “Oh I think so… I spoke to him today. Dan Bongino, very good guy. I’ve known him a long time. I’ve done his show many, many times. He sounded terrific, actually.”
The president’s reassurance follows reports that Bongino, a former conservative podcaster, had been at odds with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Justice Department’s decision to close the Epstein investigation without releasing further files or identifying alleged associates.
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DOJ memo rejects conspiracy theories
In a memo released last week, the FBI and the Department of Justice said their review had found no evidence supporting longstanding conspiracy theories about Epstein’s 2019 death in federal custody, which had been officially ruled a suicide.
The memo also stated there was no verified “client l” implicating prominent individuals.
The conclusions have stirred backlash from key figures in Trump’s “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) base, who had anticipated more disclosures, especially after Bondi’s earlier promises of “a lot of names” and “a lot of flight logs.”
According to reports from Fox News and NBC News, Bongino reportedly had a heated exchange with Bondi and was considering resigning over the outcome of the Epstein review. Critics like Elon Musk and far-right commentator Laura Loomer have also voiced their frustration over what they perceive as a lack of transparency from Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel.Story continues below this ad
Both Bongino and Patel had previously made public comments questioning the government’s handling of Epstein-related material before joining the bureau, including calls for releasing names tied to the late financier’s alleged network.
(With inputs from Reuters)