Next man up. As WLT Report previously reported Dan Bongino announced he’s stepping down from his position at the FBI. Bongino in a post on X wrote, “I will be leaving my position with the FBI in January.” He later explained why he’s leaving from the FBI more in an interview on Fox News. Watch here: DAN BONGINO: “I gave up everything for this. My wife is struggling. I’m not a victim. It’s fine. I’m proud I did this. But if you think we’re there for tea and crumpets…we’re there all day.” “I stare at these 4 walls all day separated from my wife in DC.” PATRIOT. That was… pic.twitter.com/moEYDnHJ8J — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 17, 2025 KOMU reported on who is set to replace Bongino: Former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is set to become the sole FBI deputy director with co-director Dan Bongino set to resign next month. The FBI deputy director is the bureau’s second-in-command, reporting directly to FBI Director Kash Patel. With Bailey assuming the role as the FBI’s only deputy director, he will take on expanded responsibility and play a central role in guiding the bureau’s daily operations and decisions. Bailey was appointed as Missouri’s attorney general in 2022 and resigned on Sept. 8 to take the role in the FBI. Bongino announced his planned departure Wednesday in a post on X. He said he was grateful for the “opportunity to serve with purpose.” He did not say when in January he would leave or provide details about his plans. “Dan did a great job. I think he wants to go back to his show,” President Donald Trump said in response to a reporter’s question about Bongino’s future at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The Associated Press said Bongino’s resignation was widely expected and marks one of the most high-profile departures during Trump’s administration. FBI leadership has recently faced criticism over Director Kash Patel’s use of a government plane for personal travel and social media posts referencing active investigations. Here was Trump’s response to Bongino stepping down: DAN BONGINO is LEAVING the FBI “Dan did a GREAT JOB,” President Trump said. Bongino is an absolute patriot. Thank you for your service, sir pic.twitter.com/7NLXZoePrq — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 17, 2025 Here’s what The Hill reported about Bongino stepping down: Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino said Wednesday he will step down from his role at the bureau in January, departing less than a year after he took the job. Bongino announced the news in a post on the social platform X, where he thanked President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel “for the opportunity to serve with purpose.” “Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans, for the privilege to serve you,” Bongino wrote. Trump earlier Wednesday indicated Bongino was interested in returning to his role as a conservative commentator. “Dan did a great job. I think he wants to go back to his show,” Trump said of Bongino.