Kash Patel Resignation? FBI Director's Clash Over Epstein Documents Deepens

Kash Patel Resignation Looms Amid Epstein Document Dispute

FBI Director Kash Patel is reportedly considering resigning amid a growing dispute within the Justice Department concerning the handling of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Tensions Rise Within the DOJ

Sources indicate that Patel is also critical of Pam Bondi's management of the document release. The Daily Wire reported that Patel has expressed frustration over the pace at which records are being unsealed.

Bongino's Possible Departure Adds to Uncertainty

This potential resignation follows speculation that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino may also step down after clashes with Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Epstein case. Bongino has reportedly expressed his discontent to close associates.

Disagreement Over Epstein's Death

Patel has publicly stated that the FBI's review of evidence supports the conclusion that Epstein's death was a suicide, pushing back against conspiracy theories. The controversy escalated after a joint FBI and DOJ memo declared the Epstein case closed, a decision that angered Patel and Bongino, who believe more information about Epstein's associates should be revealed. Bondi had previously mentioned having an Epstein "client list", later clarifying that she was referring to a broader set of Epstein-related documents.