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Trump Says He Spoke to FBI's Bongino Amid Epstein Uproar
UNITED STATES, JUL 14 – President Trump backs FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino amid internal Justice Department disputes over Jeffrey Epstein files and Attorney General Pam Bondi's management, sparking MAGA base tensions.
- On July 14, 2025, President Donald Trump stated that he had a conversation with Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino, describing him as being in excellent condition and handling the Epstein files controversy well.
- The briefing came after months of growing dissatisfaction within the administration concerning the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, reaching a peak in a July 10 meeting attended by Bongino, Attorney General Pam Bondi, DOJ official Kash Patel, and Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff.
- Bongino reportedly clashed with Bondi over handling the files, did not attend work on the Friday before July 14, and considered resigning after giving Trump an ultimatum to remove Bondi, which Trump has not confirmed.
- The Justice Department and FBI released a memo last week stating no evidence existed of Epstein’s alleged client list, a finding that angered some MAGA supporters and deepened internal disputes involving Bondi, Bongino, and Patel.
- Trump’s continued support for Bondi and his frustration with Bongino suggest possible leadership changes, though Bongino’s future remains uncertain as the administration manages ongoing fallout from the Epstein investigation.
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