FBI director Kash Patel breaks silence over 'conspiracy theories' amid bitter Epstein row

FBI Director Kash Patel has publicly dismissed speculation he is set to walk out amid conspiracies surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Patel spoke out to address a rumored rift inside the Trump administration over the Justice Department's handling of the long-awaited Epstein files.

'The conspiracy theories just aren't true, never have been,' Patel posted on X. '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.'

Patel's remarks follow reports of a heated internal dispute involving FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and Attorney General Pam Bondi. 

The clash reportedly stemmed from an unsigned memo released on Sunday with DOJ and FBI seals, that concluded Epstein did not get murdered in prison and that none of the available evidence included a so-called 'client list'.

The Attorney General has defended the memo, citing court orders and the protection of victims' identities as legal barriers to further disclosure.

Bongino gave an ultimatum over the Justice Department's handling of the sensitive files, the Daily Mail can reveal, claiming he 'is considering resigning' if Bondi does not step down.

Bongino reportedly 'took the day off' from work on Friday, Axios reported, and a source close to Bongino said 'he ain't coming back'.

FBI Director Kash Patel has publicly dismissed speculation surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case

Despite affirmation from the Attorney General, backlash to the memo has been particularly fierce among figures who anticipated major revelations tied to Epstein's network. 

Critics have also accused Patel and Bongino of retreating from earlier pledges for full transparency.

Maryland Democratic Representative Jeremy Raskin said he will urge House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan to subpoena Bondi, Patel and Bongino for questioning on the Epstien files, The Independent reported.

'I'm gonna be asking Chairman Jordan to call for a hearing where we subpoena the attorney general and Dan Bongino and Kash Patel to come in and tell us everything that we know because this thing is really spinning out of control at this point,' Raskin said.

'And there's one way to put it to rest, which is to come clean, as President Trump promised he would during the campaign.'

Patel's remarks follow reports of a heated internal dispute involving FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Pictured: FBI Director Kash Patel with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino

The Attorney General, pam Bondi, has defended the memo, citing court orders and the protection of victims' identities as legal barriers to further disclosure

Despite mounting pressure, Patel's statement signals his intention to remain in his post and continue supporting former Trump's second-term agenda.

A White House spokesperson called the resignation rumors 'baseless'.

'President Trump has assembled a highly qualified and experienced law and order team dedicated to protecting Americans, holding criminals accountable, and delivering justice to victims,' Spokesperson Harrison Fields told The Independent Saturday. 

'This work is being carried out seamlessly and with unity. Any attempt to sow division within this team is baseless and distracts from the real progress being made in restoring public safety and pursuing justice for all.'