FBI's No. 2 Official Weighing Exit Amid Leadership Turmoil
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The FBI's deputy director, Dan Bongino, is expected to decide whether to leave the bureau in the coming weeks, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The potential departure comes during a period of public criticism aimed at the agency's leadership. Sources indicate Bongino is privately considering his next steps.
Bongino serves as the second-highest official at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He assists in overseeing the agency's daily operations and national security programs.
An FBI spokesperson declined to comment on personnel matters. The bureau has not publicly addressed the deputy director's future plans.