FBI Director Kash Patel has rejected speculation that he might resign over the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. In a direct statement, Patel called the conspiracy theories false and reaffirmed his full commitment to President Trump’s leadership. The remarks followed reports of internal disagreement within the administration over the release and handling of Epstein-related documents.
Patel addressed the rumors after media outlets suggested tensions had risen between top officials, including Deputy Director Dan Bongino and Attorney General Pam Bondi. According to those reports, the dispute focused on Bondi’s role in the DOJ memo, which concluded there is no Epstein “client list” and stated that Epstein’s death was the result of suicide—not homicide. Patel made it clear he never threatened to resign and is continuing to serve at the direction of President Trump.
Bondi, who faced pressure from within conservative circles, has maintained that the investigation was thorough. The DOJ’s findings have been met with frustration among some supporters of the president, who believe transparency was lacking. Patel’s public response appears aimed at quelling unrest among supporters demanding full disclosure of Epstein’s connections to political and corporate elites.
