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Just days after leaving government service, former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is signaling a return to the media. Bongino, who served in the Trump administration, told followers Saturday that it was his final day in government and what he described as his “last post on this account.”
“Tomorrow I return to civilian life,” Bongino wrote. “It’s been an incredible year thanks to the leadership and decisiveness of President Trump.”
“It was the honor of a lifetime to work with Director Patel, and to serve you, the American people,” he added. “See you on the other side.”
Hours earlier, President Donald Trump appeared to preview Bongino’s next move while speaking with reporters.
“Dan did a great job,” Trump said when asked about Bongino. “I think he wants to go back to his show.”
Bongino later returned to X with a lengthy message to supporters, making clear that his departure from government did not mark a permanent exit from public life.
“Good to see you all. I missed you,” Bongino wrote.
“Thanks for everything while we worked on cleaning up,” he continued. “Working in the administration was the experience of a lifetime.”
“I’ll have some announcements coming up but I’m taking a couple of days to spend with the family,” Bongino added.
He also addressed speculation surrounding the future of his media operation.
“A couple of things: Thank you for your interest in the show and its return date,” Bongino wrote. “We will have something for you soon.”
Bongino offered a glimpse into what he described as the culture inside the Trump administration.
“The Trump team is not kidding around,” he wrote. “It’s an otherworldly experience from the other side.”
“He’s determined and focused,” Bongino added. “And having been around quite a few Presidents, this one broke the mold.”
He also delivered a blunt message aimed at critics and online detractors.
“If we blocked you, it’s because we care so little about your bullshit that we deem it not worthy of even seeing,” Bongino wrote.
“If you’re bitching and whining about it that means you can’t exist without seeing and commenting on ours,” he continued. “You’ll need to get over that.”
Bongino closed the message by thanking his supporters.
“Love you all, and thanks again,” he wrote.
During a recent podcast appearance, Bongino also criticized Republicans who he said are never satisfied with the Trump administration’s actions.
“The black pill, complaining, WHINING all the time about the administration!” Bongino said.
“It’s just like, MAN, what TEAM are you on?!” he added.
“You don’t have to watch,” Bongino continued. “There’s the door! Go find the freaking exits.”
“I don’t really give a sht,” he said. “I’m not here for anybody’s money! I’m too old for that sht.”
“If it’s gonna be endless complaining, don’t watch!” Bongino said.
“It’s not an airport,” he added. “You don’t have to announce your departure!”
“You get these black pillers… ‘well, we’re demanding accountability,’” Bongino said. “Great, so am I.”
“You’re COMPLAINING about things you don’t know ANYTHING about!” he added.
“He’ll shut down the border, 10 people get across!” Bongino said. “Like, ‘Why wasn’t it 0?!’”
“There’s a cost to that!” he continued.
“You can’t let the negative vibe constantly set in,” Bongino said. “That doesn’t mean healthy debates aren’t welcome.”
