Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director

The ex-podcaster announced he would leave the FBI after US President Donald Trump told reporters he "wants to go back to his show".

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In a post on X, he thanked President Donald Trump, as well as the director of the FBI and the US attorney general "for the opportunity to serve with purpose". Bongino did not say in his post why he was stepping down.

Earlier on Wednesday, Trump said the former podcast host "did a great job" in office, and "wants to go back to his show".

Bongino, who was appointed to the role by Trump in February, built a large following through his podcast and other media appearances. He was previously a New York City police officer and a US Secret Service agent assigned to protect Barack Obama, the former president.

Bongino, a staunch Trump ally, was considered a surprise pick for the role – which had previously been held by career agents – because he had no prior experience with the agency.