FBI Director Kash Patel Denies Resignation Rumours Over Epstein Files Fallout

Last Updated:July 13, 2025, 06:24 IST

Despite Patel's denial, the fallout has revealed a clear division among the Trump administration's top law enforcement officials

Patel took to his personal social media account on Saturday to dispel the rumours. (File pic/Reuters)

FBI Director Kash Patel has dismissed resignation rumours circulating in public amid an escalating and high-profile clash between the Bureau and the Department of Justice over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Speculation regarding Patel’s future intensified following reports of his deep dissatisfaction with the Justice Department’s decision to officially close its review of Epstein’s files, contradicting previous promises from administration officials of revealing new, incriminating information.

Epstein, who was awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking involving minors, was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019. His sudden death, coupled with his connections to high-profile figures, quickly fuelled a slew of theories, ranging from murder by those fearing exposure to claims of a hidden list of powerful clients who allegedly engaged in criminal activities.

The heart of the conflict lies in a recent joint memo from the DOJ and FBI, which concluded, after an “exhaustive review", that Epstein took his own life and there was no “client list" or evidence to prosecute uncharged third parties. This decision directly opposed earlier public statements from Trump administration figures, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, who had suggested that a “client list" was “sitting on her desk" and would be examined for potential release. This dramatic change has angered many conservative commentators and influencers who had previously praised Patel and his deputy, Dan Bongino, for their dedication to unveiling the “deep state" cover-up of the Epstein case.

The infighting escalated with reports of a heated confrontation at the White House between Deputy Director Bongino and Attorney General Bondi. Amid reports that Bongino was ready to resign over the issue, speculation grew that Patel might do the same in solidarity. However, Patel took to his personal social media account on Saturday to dispel the rumours, stating, “The conspiracy theories just aren’t true, never have been. It’s an honor to serve the President of the United States @realDonaldTrump — and I’ll continue to do so for as long as he calls on me."

Despite Patel’s denial, the fallout has revealed a clear division among the Trump administration’s top law enforcement officials.

Pathikrit Sen Gupta

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