Dan Bongino Breaks His Silence: “I realize asking you to ‘trust me’ is a waste of time…”

One of the phrases I hate most in journalism is “breaks his silence”.

It’s so lame, so overplayed and so ill-fitting to most stories.

Just because so and so hasn’t made a public comment in the last 30 minutes, does not mean they are now “breaking their silence.”

They never took a vow of silence in the first place!

They comment and Tweet dozens of times per day, no one is “breaking their silence” here.

So it’s just a pet peeve of mine whenever I see that phrase.

I also dislike “BOMBSHELL” and “Claps Back”.  So and so “Claps back” at so and so.  UGH.  Like fingernails on a chalkboard to me.

But occasionally these phrases do have their (limited) uses, and that’s what we’ve got here and this that’s why I’m using it in this article.

Because Dan Bongino was sworn in as the Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on March 17, 2025 and we really haven’t heard anything from him of any consequence since then!

Specifically, about the things that matter most like the Epstein List.

This is especially true in light of the fact that many on social media have been extremely outspoken about the complete lack of action from Bondi, Kash and Bongino on anything related to the Epstein List.

And while I don’t expect they spend much time scrolling through X most days, it would be hard for them to have not heard the criticism.

It turns out Dan HAS heard all the feedback and complaints about lack of action and he finally took to X to post a response.

Two responses actually….

Look, I am a big Dan Bongino fan and also a Kash Patel fan.  And by “fan” I don’t mean “fanboy” — I just mean I’m a strong believer these are the right guys for the job.  They’re the guys I want in there.

At the same time, I’ve been very loud and very critical about the lack of noticeable action, and I’m not shying away from that.

I think my criticism (along with many others) has been extremely valid.

We lived to “Just Trust Him Jeff Sessions”….

We lived through “Just Trust Him Bill Barr”….

And nothing ever got done.

Suddenly you look up and 4 years have passed.

So the criticism is fair, but so is Dan’s response.

In fact, I have to give this a standing ovation because this is why I trust Dan Bongino.

The message he just delivered is completely on point, perfectly pitched, and I don’t think you could write a better one.

I’m going to show you the full two posts below, but my quick summary is Dan says I hear you, your feedback is valid and appreciated, keep the heat up, I’m not tone-deaf enough to ask you to trust me but please know things are moving behind the scenes, and even when you start to see more things become public even then please understand some things will never fully be made public because of the nature of this job and how we have to bring justice.

It’s the best and fairest message Dan could have posted and it get’s a big old round of applause from me.

Take a look:

Headed back to DC today after spending a day back home with my wife and daughter.

As I dive back into work, I want to reassure you that nothing that is happening here is happening by accident. Because of the sensitivity of what the FBI deals with, both the Director and I have…

— Dan Bongino (@FBIDDBongino) April 6, 2025

Headed back to DC today after spending a day back home with my wife and daughter.

As I dive back into work, I want to reassure you that nothing that is happening here is happening by accident. Because of the sensitivity of what the FBI deals with, both the Director and I have to be circumspect in what we can make public. Bad guys read this stuff too. Neither one of us came here to play games.

Measure us by results. You will see them. But just because you don’t see something happening right this second, doesn’t mean it isn’t happening.

I’ll conclude by stating that not every result is going to please everyone. That’s just pandering, it’s not leadership. Complex problems require diligence and a reform-oriented process to create lasting changes. Or else you’re simply putting a bandage on a gushing wound. Let’s do it right.

God bless America, and all those who defend Her.
-Dan

And second post here:

I’d like to add this:

Your comments and criticisms are not only welcome, but they’re helpful. We work for you, the American people. 

Your feedback is invaluable. All I ask is that you consider the following feedback to the feedback. When you see something happen, and the entire… https://t.co/Lpg9Tiubxs

— Dan Bongino (@FBIDDBongino) April 6, 2025

I’d like to add this:

Your comments and criticisms are not only welcome, but they’re helpful. We work for you, the American people.

Your feedback is invaluable. All I ask is that you consider the following feedback to the feedback. When you see something happen, and the entire story isn’t public, and the underlying facts aren’t all public, it may appear counterintuitive to our reform agenda.

I promise you, it’s not an accident.
Ask yourself, why I would sign on to something like this otherwise. Is it a desire to be wealthy, famous, “connected,” or to be a future lobbyist? If that sounds ridiculous, it’s because it is.

I realized when I signed up that I’d never be able to fully explain some decisions we make due to legal and ethical constraints. But that’s a pill I agreed to swallow when I swore in.

In conclusion, I realize asking you to “trust me” is a waste of time. Watch what happens, continue to demand results, be cautious of narrative “traps,” let time put the puzzle pieces together, and what we’re doing will make sense. I see and hear you and your feedback. Thanks for your time.
-Dan

Bravo Dan, you have my respect.

I still need to see SOMETHING happen soon, but you have earned all of our respect.

Some early comments are split:

My favorite response comes from BioClandestine who posted this:

I understand that many are jaded, have given up hope, believe there will never be any accountability, don’t trust anyone, etc.

But if you had to trust somebody, it’s these guys, and they are telling us they are getting the job done behind closed doors.

I believe them. pic.twitter.com/SzoXO8Vblb

— Clandestine (@WarClandestine) April 4, 2025

I understand that many are jaded, have given up hope, believe there will never be any accountability, don’t trust anyone, etc.

But if you had to trust somebody, it’s these guys, and they are telling us they are getting the job done behind closed doors.

I believe them.

I think that’s very wise and very well said.

Come on Dan, bring it home buddy….we’re all counting on you.

The leash is short because of the history of disappointments, but if anyone can do it it’s you and Kash.

We are praying for you.