‘No Time for Bullsh*t’ from the ‘Black-Pillers, Life-Losers, Grifters, and Bums’

Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Deputy Director Dan Bongino issued a sharp warning Monday to critics he described as acting in bad faith toward the Trump coalition, while signaling a return to a more public-facing media role following his departure from federal service.

Bongino confirmed in December that he would leave the FBI in January, a move that followed comments from President Donald Trump, who told reporters that Bongino was likely to step down and return to broadcasting.

The confirmation came in a post on X, hours after Trump’s remarks, solidifying speculation that Bongino would resume his previous role as a prominent conservative media figure.

In a subsequent social media post, Bongino addressed what he characterized as internal sabotage within the conservative movement, saying there was no tolerance left for voices he believes are undermining progress as midterm elections approach.

“There’s NO confusion. I started in this movement as a candidate during the Tea Party movement, and I began my political commentary career shortly thereafter. I helped build this movement and I sure as hell am not going to let it get hijacked by a group of black-pillers, life-losers, grifters and bums,” Bongino wrote.

“We are a movement guided by truth. The essence of conservative ideology is the preservation of eternal truths. We are not the ‘latest thing’ group. We are not political cannibals. I’ve watched quietly from the inside while doing the job I was hired to do, but I’m back now, and it’s time to restore balance to the force (that one was for Gui).”

Bongino framed his comments as a response to sustained criticism aimed at the Trump administration and its allies, arguing that constant internal attacks weaken momentum at a critical political moment.

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With midterm elections approaching, he said the focus must remain on results rather than grievances.

“As we get ready to make some announcements about the future of the show, I also want to warn the haters and the zeroes – we’ve been at this a long time. We live for this stuff. This isn’t our first, second or tenth rodeo. We’ve seen a lot dipshits come and go. We revel in making you angry enough to show your asses. It’s glorious,” Bongino added.

“We’ve got midterms coming up, and there’s no time for bullshit. This administration is cooking and REAL change simmers. If you’re spending your entire day bitching and whining with 3/4ths of the term still to go, then please find the exits. There’s no time for it. It’s not ‘infighting’ when you excise a cancer killing the host. It’s ‘outfighting’ because you’re not part of any movement I’m familiar with.”

Let me add this, from the jump, so there’s NO confusion. I started in this movement as a candidate during the Tea Party movement, and I began my political commentary career shortly thereafter. I helped build this movement and I sure as hell am not going to let it get hijacked by… https://t.co/kkH9jTXY9M

— Dan Bongino (@dbongino) January 5, 2026

Bongino’s comments mark his most direct political messaging since entering government service, where he has largely maintained a lower public profile.

His departure from the FBI is expected to clear the way for renewed media activity, including the possible revival of his podcast and broadcasting platform, both of which previously drew large national audiences.

Before joining the FBI’s leadership ranks, Bongino built a career that spanned law enforcement, federal service, and conservative media.

He began his law enforcement career with the New York Police Department in the mid-1990s before joining the U.S. Secret Service, where he served for more than a decade.

His tenure included assignments under multiple presidential administrations.

After leaving the Secret Service, Bongino transitioned into media, becoming a nationally recognized commentator through a Fox News weekend program and later through his nationally syndicated podcast, which consistently ranked among the most-listened-to political shows in the country.

His return to media comes at a time when the Trump administration is advancing its agenda and allies are positioning themselves for upcoming congressional elections.

Bongino’s remarks suggest he intends to play an active role in shaping the movement’s messaging and strategy as the political calendar moves closer to the midterms.

The FBI has not publicly commented on Bongino’s planned departure, and no formal announcement has been made regarding the timing or format of his next media venture.

Bongino indicated, however, that further details about the future of his show are forthcoming.