Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Dan Bongino Departs as FBI Deputy Director
Dan Bongino, who was the FBI's Deputy Director, has decided to leave his job after less than a year.
He worked closely with FBI Director Kash Patel and helped with important tasks like stopping criminal groups and protecting children.
Bongino said he wanted to go back to his personal life because the job was very demanding and took a toll on him.
Some people in the FBI were not happy with how Bongino and Patel were leading, and there were concerns about politics in the agency.
Now, Andrew Bailey will take over as the other Deputy Director.
Dan Bongino resigned as FBI Deputy Director after less than a year in the role.
He cited a desire to return to civilian life and the personal toll of the job.
Bongino had no prior FBI experience, which drew criticism from lawmakers and career officials.
FBI Director Kash Patel praised Bongino's contributions, including disrupting 1,800 gangs and seizing large amounts of Fentanyl.
Andrew Bailey will continue as the other Deputy Director following Bongino's departure.
- Who
- Dan Bongino, former FBI Deputy Director
- What
- Resignation from the FBI
- When
- After less than a year in the position
- Where
- Washington, D.C.
- Why
- To return to civilian life and due to personal toll
- Name
- Dan Bongino
- Previous Role
- FBI Deputy Director
- Tenure
- Less than a year
- Reason for Departure
- Return to civilian life
- FBI Director
- Kash Patel
- Successor
- Andrew Bailey
- Key Achievements
- Disrupted 1,800 gangs, located thousands of child victims, seized 2,000+ kilos of Fentanyl