{"id":2458750,"date":"2025-07-11T16:45:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T20:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bondis-handling-of-epstein-files-sparks-rift-with-bongino-and-patel-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T16:46:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T20:46:07","slug":"bondis-handling-of-epstein-files-sparks-rift-with-bongino-and-patel-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bondis-handling-of-epstein-files-sparks-rift-with-bongino-and-patel-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Bondi\u2019s handling of Epstein files sparks rift with Bongino and Patel &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbondis-handling-of-epstein-files-sparks-rift-with-bongino-and-patel-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2458750&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses a significant conflict between FBI Deputy director Dan Bongino and Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Bongino reportedly skipped work after clashing with Bondi, who had previously suggested that a list of Epstein&#8217;s clients was in her possession, a claim later denied by the Trump governance. The disagreement reportedly occurred during a White House meeting involving key officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel. Sources indicate Bongino is considering resigning if Bondi remains in office due to frustrations over her handling of the case and perceived overpromising with no follow-thru.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these reports,Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and White House officials have denied any internal discord,emphasizing unity among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/officer-fired-for-donating-25-to-kyle-rittenhouse-defense-fund\/\" title=\"Officer Fired For Donating  To Kyle Rittenhouse Defense Fund\u00a0\">law enforcement leaders<\/a>. The article also touches on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-hating-doj-officials-christine-monta-jennifer-ramella-and-deborah-zerwitz-put-on-blast\/\" title=\"DOJ officials Christine Monta, Jennifer Ramella, and Deborah Zerwitz criticized by Trump\">ongoing public scrutiny<\/a> of Epstein&#8217;s death, including controversy over prison surveillance footage that appears to have been altered. Bongino has denied leaking details related to the case. the piece highlights the broader tensions and challenges surrounding clarity and accountability in the Epstein investigation within the current administration.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Bondi&rsquo;s handling of Epstein files sparks rift with Bongino and Patel<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2171956\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A major conflict between the <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">FBI<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/department-of-justice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Department of Justice<\/a> leadership has broken out regarding the handling of the <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jeffrey-epstein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Jeffrey Epstein<\/a> files, prompting FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to skip work Friday, according to a source familiar with the matter.<\/p>\n<p>Bongino&rsquo;s absence comes after he clashed with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Epstein files. Bondi suggested in February that the Epstein client list was sitting on her desk, but the Trump administration now says no such list exists.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3468607\/dershowitz-says-two-new-york-judges-still-blocking-epstein-details\/\">Dershowitz says two New York judges still blocking Epstein details: &#8216;Everything should come out&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3468890\/judge-weighs-blocking-trump-administration-deporting-kilmar-abrego-garcia\/\">Judge weighs blocking Trump administration from quickly deporting Abrego Garcia again<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/supreme-court\/3468137\/election-security-groups-supreme-court-late-ballots\/\">Election security groups urge Supreme Court to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >block late-arriving ballots<\/a><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>As a result of the clash, Bongino is considering resigning from his position at the FBI, according to a source who added that he will<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/julie_kelly2\/status\/1943723541251125605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> do so <\/a>if Bondi remains in office.<\/p>\n<p>A source close to Bongino told <em>Axios<\/em>, &ldquo;He ain&rsquo;t coming back.&rdquo; Bongino was displeased with Bondi&rsquo;s handling of the Epstein case because she publicly overpromised but underdelivered. The pair clashed on Wednesday in the White House in a meeting featuring FBI Director Kash Patel, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich.<\/p>\n<p>United States<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3408431\/todd-blanche-librarian-of-congress-carla-hayden-fired\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> Deputy Attorney General <\/a>Todd Blanche, however, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DAGToddBlanche\/status\/1943688090469499282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">disputed any <\/a>conflict between the FBI and DOJ leadership. He called such reports &ldquo;patently false&rdquo; on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I worked closely with <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FBIDirectorKash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">@FBIDirectorKash<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FBIDDBongino\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">@FBIDDBongino<\/a> on the joint FBI and DOJ memo regarding the Epstein Files,&rdquo; Blanche posted on X. &ldquo;All of us signed off on the contents of the memo and the conclusions stated in the memo.&nbsp;The suggestion by anyone that there was any daylight between the FBI and DOJ leadership on this memo&rsquo;s composition and release is patently false.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The White House also dismissed the reports in a statement to the&nbsp;<em>Washington Examiner<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;President Trump has assembled a highly qualified and experienced law and order team dedicated to protecting Americans, holding criminals accountable, and delivering justice to victims. This work is being carried out seamlessly and with unity. Any attempt to sow division within this team is baseless and distracts from the real progress being made in restoring public safety and pursuing justice for all,&rdquo; deputy&nbsp;White House press secretary&nbsp;Harrison Fields&nbsp;said.<\/p>\n<p>Speculation surrounding Epstein&rsquo;s alleged suicide have not let up despite the Justice Department saying earlier this week that &ldquo;no further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted&rdquo; in Epstein&rsquo;s case. President Donald Trump questioned why there was continued interest in Epstein, asking, &ldquo;You still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Officials released prison footage with very little visibility, which they hoped would prove that there was no outside influence on Epstein&rsquo;s death. It was missing about a minute near midnight, and <em>Wired<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/metadata-shows-the-dojs-raw-jeffrey-epstein-prison-video-was-likely-modified\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">reported the footage<\/a> &ldquo;was likely modified.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The file appears to have been assembled from at least two source clips, saved multiple times, exported, and then uploaded to the DOJ&rsquo;s website, where it was presented as &lsquo;raw&rsquo; footage,&rdquo; the outlet reported.<\/p>\n<p>Bongino was confronted about a NewsNation report that signaled he and Patel wanted more information released about Epstein earlier. He denied leaking the information.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Pam said her piece. Dan said his piece. It didn&rsquo;t end on friendly terms,&rdquo; a person briefed on the heated discussion told <em>Axios<\/em>. Bongino left angry, the source said. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/miles-anonymous-taylor-accidentally-exposes-the-fraudulence-of-the-mainstream-media\/\" title=\"Miles ...Anonymous... Taylor Accidentally Exposes the Fraudulence of the Mainstream Media\">senior administration official<\/a> also said Bongino &ldquo;was for releasing the information with the video and had no problem until he got heat online.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3468114\/tim-burchett-biden-administration-destroyed-epstein-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TIM BURCHETT SAYS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION DESTROYED EPSTEIN FILES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bongino was criticized in May for appearing to lament taking his FBI job.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I gave up everything for this,&rdquo; he told Fox News. &ldquo;I mean, you know, my wife is struggling &hellip; I stare at these four walls all day in D.C., you know, by myself, divorced from my wife. Not divorced, but I mean, separated. 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