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FBI Deputy Director Bongino Vows to Expose Corruption in Intelligence Agencies
“We are going to conduct these righteous and proper investigations by the book and in accordance with the law. We are going to get the answers WE ALL DESERVE.”
Tommy Flynn
July 26, 2025 - FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino sent shockwaves through Washington on Saturday, revealing that ongoing investigations into public corruption and the political weaponization of intelligence agencies have uncovered findings so disturbing they have “shocked me down to my core.” In a post on X, Bongino declared, “We cannot run a Republic like this,” promising to pursue the truth “by the book” to deliver answers the American people deserve.
Bongino, alongside FBI Director Kash Patel, is spearheading probes into high-profile cases, including the 2021 Capitol pipe bomb incident, the 2022 Supreme Court Dobbs draft leak, and the 2023 White House cocaine discovery. These investigations, re-opened or re-prioritized in May 2025, aim to address unresolved questions from the Biden era. Bongino’s statement on X emphasized a commitment to lawful, transparent inquiries, stating, “We are going to conduct these righteous and proper investigations by the book and in accordance with the law. We are going to get the answers WE ALL DESERVE.” He refrained from disclosing specifics, noting that the investigations are ongoing, but his grave tone underscored the severity of the discoveries.
The former Secret Service agent and conservative commentator, appointed deputy director in February 2025 by President Trump, brings a unique perspective to the role. A former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent from 1995 to 2011, Bongino served on President George W. Bush’s and Barack Obama’s protective details and led multimillion-dollar fraud investigations. After leaving law enforcement, he built a media platform, hosting “The Dan Bongino Show” until March 2025, where he frequently criticized the FBI as “corrupt” and politicized. His appointment, announced by Trump on Truth Social, marked a break from tradition, as the role typically goes to career FBI agents with decades of bureau experience.
Tensions within the Trump administration surfaced earlier this month when Bongino reportedly considered resigning over a dispute with Attorney General Pam Bondi. The conflict stemmed from a Justice Department decision not to release additional records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, which confirmed Epstein’s 2019 death as a suicide. Sources reported a “fiery confrontation” between Bongino and Bondi, though Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche clarified that both Bongino and Patel approved the memo’s contents. Bongino’s absence from work on July 25 fueled speculation about his future, but his Saturday statement reaffirmed his commitment to the investigations.
The probes focus on allegations of political weaponization, including claims that intelligence agencies targeted conservatives during the Biden administration. Bongino’s past criticisms of the FBI, including calling it a “fully corrupt organization” after the 2022 Mar-a-Lago search, align with his current mission to root out bias. The Capitol pipe bomb case remains unsolved, with no suspect identified despite extensive FBI efforts under former Director Christopher Wray. The Dobbs leak, labeled a “betrayal” by Chief Justice John Roberts, and the White House cocaine investigation, closed without identifying a culprit, have long fueled public distrust. Bongino’s pledge for “an honest and dignified effort at truth” signals a push to restore confidence in federal institutions.
As investigations progress, Bongino’s revelations hint at systemic issues that could reshape perceptions of intelligence operations. His commitment to uncovering “THE TRUTH” resonates with those skeptical of entrenched bureaucratic power, though the full scope of the findings remains under wraps. The American public awaits answers as Bongino and Patel navigate these complex cases, with implications for justice and national security.