Deputy FBI Director and former MAGA podcaster Dan Bongino announced on Wednesday that he plans to leave the administration in January, which came moments after President Donald Trump praised him for his work.
"I will be leaving my position with the FBI in January," Bongino said in a post on X. "I want to thank President Trump, AG Bondi, and Director Patel for the opportunity to serve with purpose. Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans, for the privilege to serve you."
His comments happened after Trump said during a press conference at Joint Base Andrews that Bongino was "doing a great job" in his role.
"I think he wants to go back to his show," Trump said.
Before joining the administration, Bongino hosted a right-wing podcast and radio show called "The Dan Bongino Show," where he was often one of Trump's fiercest supporters.
His tenure in the Trump administration has been marred by criticism over the FBI's handling of high-profile cases like the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the mass shooting at Brown University that left two students dead and injured nine others.
Trump: Dan did a great job. I think he wants to go back to his show. pic.twitter.com/kATAiDwra5
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