Former Secret Service agent and conservative commentator Dan Bongino appeared on Fox and Friends recently, where he offered strong criticism of former FBI Director James Comey and provided new insights into ongoing investigations related to government accountability and the death of Jeffrey Epstein.
Bongino described Comey as a “big child,” accusing him of prioritizing book promotion over addressing the long-term consequences of his decisions at the FBI. According to Bongino, Comey’s leadership left a legacy of mismanagement and political bias that current officials are still struggling to correct.
“Comey’s actions have left a mess that good men and women at the FBI are now left to clean up,” Bongino said. He argued that the focus should be on restoring trust in the institution, not advancing personal careers through media appearances.
During the segment, Bongino revealed that bags of unprocessed evidence had recently been discovered—materials he claims were previously overlooked or ignored. These documents and items are currently being reviewed for possible declassification, which could result in major new revelations, especially concerning politically sensitive investigations.
“People are going to be stunned by what comes out,” Bongino stated. He emphasized that these materials had not gone through proper FBI evidence channels, raising questions about how and why they were mishandled.
The conversation shifted to the 2019 death of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who was found unresponsive in his jail cell in New York City. While the official ruling declared the death a suicide, doubts have persisted due to numerous irregularities in the circumstances surrounding his demise.
Bongino claimed that video records exist confirming that Epstein was alone at the time of his death, seemingly attempting to settle long-standing suspicions about the involvement of outside parties. However, he acknowledged the skepticism surrounding the footage and encouraged anyone with additional information to come forward.
“We’re dealing with the evidence we have,” Bongino said. “If someone has more, I’m all ears.” He also cautioned that it’s possible the video evidence may have been “sanitized,” echoing concerns about selective transparency.
Questions about the video surveillance footage have been raised since 2024, when Mark Epstein, Jeffrey’s brother, publicly questioned the reliability of the official narrative. The Department of Justice stated at the time that due to a camera malfunction, only one surveillance unit captured footage near Epstein’s cell on August 9 and 10, 2019. That footage has not been released to the public despite multiple Freedom of Information Act requests.
This lack of disclosure has fueled widespread speculation and continued distrust, with many Americans calling for full transparency. The Epstein case remains a lightning rod for concerns about high-level corruption and institutional failure.
Bongino, along with former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and former Trump administration official Kash Patel, is part of a growing coalition within the Justice Department and federal law enforcement that is pushing for broader reform and disclosure. The group is reportedly reviewing past investigations and seeking to bring greater accountability to the agencies involved.
Their efforts align with a wider movement on the political right that criticizes what it sees as the weaponization of federal institutions for political purposes. Outlets like RedState and Newsmax have been vocal in their support of Bongino’s push for justice system reforms.
While critics argue that these efforts risk politicizing law enforcement further, supporters contend that transparency and accountability are long overdue, especially in high-profile cases like Epstein’s. The renewed focus on these issues reflects a broader concern among many Americans about the integrity of public institutions.
As new information is reviewed and potentially released, Bongino and his allies are calling for patience and persistence. “We’re going to follow the facts,” Bongino said. “The truth needs to come out, no matter where it leads.”
The next several months may prove pivotal in determining whether long-standing questions about the FBI, Epstein, and government transparency will finally be addressed.
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