FBI Director Kash Patel publicly denied rumors that he plans to resign amid growing tensions within the Trump administration over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files.
Patel affirmed his commitment to remain in his role despite conflicts with Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The rumors of Patel’s resignation surfaced following a Wednesday White House meeting, during which Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino reportedly clashed with Bondi and is now reportedly considering stepping down himself.
Newsweek reached out to the Department of Justice for comment but had not received a response by Saturday.
Jeffrey Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender who died in prison six years ago, remains a subject of intense public and political scrutiny.
Although Epstein’s death was officially ruled a suicide, conspiracy theories persist alleging he was murdered to protect a list of influential “clients.”
Speculation has involved figures such as President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, and Britain’s Prince Andrew.
During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump promised to release files related to Epstein. In February, a batch of these files was made public by Attorney General Bondi.
However, both Trump and Bondi announced earlier this week that the files contained no “incriminating client list.” This announcement provoked backlash from Democrats and Trump supporters alike, Newsweek reported.
The conflict highlights tensions within the Trump administration’s law enforcement leadership regarding one of the most politically charged investigations.
Patel and Bongino, both long-time proponents of Epstein conspiracy theories and calls for transparency, now face criticism from the very base they once energized.
The possibility of resignations from top FBI officials could have significant consequences for the administration’s law enforcement priorities. It also underscores the difficulties in managing expectations around politically sensitive investigations that have captivated Trump’s supporters.
Patel took to social media on Saturday, stating, “The conspiracy theories just aren’t true, never have been. It’s an honor to serve the President of the United States @realDonaldTrump — and I’ll continue to do so for as long as he calls on me.”
The tensions reportedly reached a peak during the Wednesday meeting attended by Bongino, Bondi, Patel, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
FBI officials were questioned about leaked information suggesting the FBI wanted to release more Epstein files but was blocked by the Department of Justice. Bongino denied leaking such information but left the meeting visibly angry, sources said.
During the Epstein investigation, Bongino uncovered a 10-hour surveillance video from outside Epstein’s jail cell on the day of his death. Bongino believed the footage provided proof that Epstein was not murdered. However, disagreements arose over how this evidence was handled and presented to the public.
A joint FBI and DOJ memo stated Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting sex trafficking charges. The memo also found no evidence of a client list or blackmail scheme involving prominent individuals. This conclusion contradicted years of speculation and conspiracy theories promoted by both Patel and Bongino in the past.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche sought to calm rumors by posting on social media that all parties involved had signed off on the memo’s contents and conclusions. Blanche called any suggestions of internal disagreement “patently false.”
The Department of Justice referred Newsweek to Blanche’s social media statement when asked for comment on Patel’s status and the ongoing tensions.
President Donald Trump, asked about the Epstein files during a Tuesday White House press briefing, dismissed the question. He said, “Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? I can’t believe you’re asking a question on Epstein at a time like this where we’re having some of the greatest success and also tragedy with what happened in Texas.”
The administration now faces pressure to resolve its internal conflicts while managing the expectations of Trump’s supporters, who had been promised greater transparency regarding the Epstein investigation files.
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