Deputy Director Bongino addressed his role and the FBI’s ongoing initiatives in a series of posts on X, formerly Twitter. Returning to Washington, he emphasized the importance of discretion due to the sensitive nature of FBI operations.
“Nothing that is happening here is happening by accident,” Bongino wrote. “Both the Director and I have to be circumspect in what we can make public. Bad actors read this stuff too. Neither one of us came here to play games. Measure us by results—you will see them.”
He stressed that reform is a careful, long-term process. “Complex problems require diligence and a reform-oriented process to create lasting changes. Otherwise, you’re simply putting a bandage on a gushing wound,” he said.
Bongino also encouraged public feedback, while cautioning that incomplete information may make actions appear counterintuitive. “When you see something happen and the full story isn’t public, it may appear counterintuitive to our reform agenda. I promise it’s not an accident,” he wrote.
He concluded by defending his motives for joining the FBI, rejecting suggestions of personal gain. “I realized when I signed up that I’d never be able to fully explain some decisions due to legal and ethical constraints. Watch what happens, continue to demand results, and the work we’re doing will make sense,” Bongino said.
The extensive security detail and Bongino’s public statements underscore the heightened attention and accountability surrounding the deputy director’s tenure, as he navigates reforms and operational challenges within the FBI.
