Egypt Daily News – The FBI’s ongoing investigation into the files associated with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has taken a dramatic turn, with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino issuing a deeply unsettling public statement. Bongino, who has been under intense scrutiny for his role in managing the case, said he has uncovered information that “shocked [him] down to [his] core,” prompting renewed calls for transparency and accountability at the highest levels of government.
Posting to the social media platform X, Bongino hinted at disturbing revelations uncovered since assuming his role. “We cannot run a Republic like this,” he wrote. “I’ll never be the same after learning what I’ve learned. We are going to conduct these righteous and proper investigations by the book and in accordance with the law. We are going to get the answers we all deserve.”
While offering few specifics, Bongino emphasized that his commitment was to “the truth not ‘my truth’ or ‘your truth,’ but the truth,” a phrase that has resonated strongly across a politically divided public. He also alluded to broader concerns about systemic corruption and the alleged weaponization of institutions, though he stopped short of naming individuals or providing a timeline for when the public might see further disclosures.
This cryptic message comes amid growing public frustration over the government’s handling of the Epstein case, particularly regarding the so-called “client list”, a document many believe could implicate powerful individuals in Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking network. Earlier this month, tensions within the Department of Justice escalated following the release of a DOJ memo declaring Epstein’s 2019 death a suicide and asserting that no other individuals named in related files would be charged. The memo also stated that “there is no Epstein client list,” a claim that has been met with widespread skepticism.
Bongino, a longtime critic of the DOJ’s handling of Epstein-related investigations, reportedly considered resigning over the situation. On the Friday following the memo’s release, he failed to appear at FBI headquarters, sparking internal speculation that he might quit. By Monday, concerns grew among senior officials as he remained absent well into the morning. He eventually returned to his office hours later than expected.
Sources close to the matter say Bongino’s discontent was not isolated. According to a Department of Justice insider, Bongino was prepared to step down if Attorney General Pam Bondi did not. Bondi, another Trump appointee, has also come under fire after The Wall Street Journal reported she informed former President Donald Trump in May that his name appears in the Epstein files.
Adding to the controversy, Bondi allegedly acknowledged that the administration might opt to withhold the files from public release due to their sensitive content, including reportedly graphic images of child sexual abuse. This revelation has only deepened public concern and intensified scrutiny of the administration’s role in handling the case.
Trump’s past social ties to Epstein and his longtime associate, British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, have been well-documented. Photographs and party guest lists show the former president interacting with Epstein and Maxwell during the 1980s and 1990s. While Trump has not been formally implicated in any crimes related to Epstein, the presence of his name in the files, regardless of context has raised questions.
Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in facilitating Epstein’s crimes, was recently questioned by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Earlier this month, she expressed willingness to testify before Congress. Some insiders believe Maxwell is positioning herself for a potential presidential pardon, particularly if Trump returns to office. A source familiar with the interrogation said Maxwell “didn’t hold back” and may be leveraging her cooperation as a bargaining chip.
Trump, when asked directly whether he would consider pardoning Maxwell, refused to rule it out. “I’m allowed to do it,” he said, “but it’s something I haven’t thought about.”
The Epstein case continues to cast a long shadow over multiple government institutions. Calls for transparency have grown louder, especially as public confidence in the justice system erodes. Bongino’s statement, vague yet emotionally charged, suggests that further disclosures may still be on the horizon. But until concrete details emerge, the American public is left to grapple with unsettling questions and a government that appears increasingly reluctant to provide answers.
