Dan Bongino Signals Return To Media Just Days After Leaving FBI Role

Just days after stepping down from government service, former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is already signaling a return to the media spotlight, reinforcing his status as one of President Donald J. Trump’s most outspoken allies.

Bongino, who served in President Trump’s second-term administration, announced Saturday that it marked 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 Trump appeared to all but confirm Bongino’s next chapter 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.”

Not long after, Bongino returned to X with a lengthy message to supporters, making it clear that leaving government service did not mean retreating 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 platform and broadcast schedule.

“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 followers an inside look at what he described as the culture and intensity 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 to critics and online detractors who have taken issue with his work and tone.

“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 directly.

“Love you all, and thanks again,” he wrote.

In a recent podcast appearance, Bongino also took aim at Republicans he accused of relentlessly attacking the Trump administration from within the right.

“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.”

As Bongino transitions back to civilian life, his message is clear: the fight didn’t end with government service—and his voice in conservative media is far from done.