Is This the Real Reason Bongino Is Leaving the FBI?

Dec 18, 2025

Dan Bongino announces his departure from the FBI, sparking discussions about his reforms and media return. Ilhan Omar faces backlash for her claims regarding ICE and Somali-American doctors, leading to a fact-check frenzy. Nancy Mace delivers a searing critique of Democrats' support for gender-affirming care for minors. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's reactions to polling and comments about Elon Musk fall flat, while Trump shares his views on gas prices and economic successes. The episode wraps with an engaging Q&A session.

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INSIGHT

Bongino Returned After Internal FBI Reforms

Dan Bongino left the FBI to return to his media career after completing key internal reforms.
Dave Rubin and Kash Patel credit him with cleaning up the FBI and solving lingering cases like the January 6 pipe bomb investigation.

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Reforms Don't Make Headlines But Matter

Rubin argues cleaning institutional problems rarely makes headlines but matters more long-term.
He suggests people often undervalue behind-the-scenes reforms compared with visible scandals.

ANECDOTE

Bongino's Personal Sacrifice At The FBI

Dan Bongino described personal sacrifice and isolation while serving at the FBI.
He emphasized pride in his service despite family strain and long hours in D.C.

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Dan Bongino announcing that he will be leaving the FBI and the clues he's dropped for the possible reason why; Donald Trump's first public statement on Bongino leaving the FBI; CNN's Wolf Blitzer confronting Ilhan Omar for lying about her son being pulled over by ICE agents; Ilhan Omar getting brutally fact checked about her claims of the amount of doctors in America that are Somali-American; NewsNation's Leland Vittert pushing back on Debbie Wasserman Schultz trying to ignore the recent antisemitic attacks perpetrated by radical islamists; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's childish reaction to a poll saying that she could defeat JD Vance in the 2028 election; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez having her attempt to convince her followers that Elon Musk is actually not that bright backfire in her face; Nancy Mace's brutal speech exposing Democrats for their dangerous support of gender affirming care for minors; and much more. Dave also hosts a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community.

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