India, Dec. 18 -- FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is resigning. President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed rumors, suggesting that the 51-year-old will go back to his TV hosting job. Meanwhile, Bongino issued a statement.

"I want to thank President Trump, AG (Pam) Bondi, and Director (Kash) Patel for the opportunity to serve with purpose," Bongino wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

"Dan did a great job. I think he wants to go back to his show," Trump said.

Earlier in the day, The New York Post cited sources to report that the FBI Deputy is 'already packing up his office'. The report added that it was an understanding between Bongino and the administration that he would only serve one year under Kash Patel.

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