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A libertarian comedian’s blistering attack on former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino over Epstein files has exposed the deep fractures within conservative media, revealing how Trump-era promises to “drain the swamp” crumbled into institutional betrayal.
Story Highlights
- Dave Smith unleashed a devastating podcast titled “The Disgraced Dan Bongino” after Bongino’s December 2025 FBI resignation
- Smith accused Bongino of lying about Epstein files and profiting from corruption promises while delivering nothing
- The feud escalated to a public Twitter battle with Smith challenging Bongino to debate Trump’s FBI failures
- Bongino resigned amid clashes over delayed Epstein file disclosure, exposing institutional protection of elites
Libertarian Comedian Exposes FBI Deputy Director’s Failures
Dave Smith, host of the libertarian podcast “Part of the Problem,” delivered a scathing December 2025 episode titled “The Disgraced Dan Bongino” that systematically dismantled the former FBI Deputy Director’s credibility. Smith accused Bongino of building a career making millions by “talking all day about the Epstein scandal” while failing to deliver meaningful results when given actual institutional power. The comedian highlighted how the Trump administration repeatedly shifted narratives on Epstein files, first promising release, then denying their existence, then pivoting back to promises.
Bongino’s Resignation Amid Epstein Files Controversy
Bongino announced his resignation as FBI Deputy Director in December 2025, reportedly amid internal clashes over the handling and timing of Jeffrey Epstein files disclosure. The DOJ had pushed back disclosure timelines, generating public speculation about ongoing protection of powerful figures connected to the deceased financier’s trafficking network. Smith characterized this as emblematic of Trump-era rhetoric about draining the swamp that ultimately preserved the same institutional corruption patterns that protected elites from accountability.
Twitter Battle Escalates Into Debate Challenge
The dispute exploded into public view in January 2026 when Bongino posted on X mocking unnamed critics as a “lib/black-piller symbiote” led by a “comedian.” Smith responded directly: “Yeah yeah, nice story. Why did you lie through your teeth about Epstein?” The exchange intensified with Bongino calling Smith a “moron” while Smith challenged him to a public debate on “the Trump FBI/Justice department’s track record.” This confrontation highlights the growing split between institutionalist pro-Trump conservatives and anti-establishment libertarians who view federal agencies as irredeemably corrupt.
The feud represents broader conservative movement tensions over whether Trump and his appointees genuinely confronted deep state corruption or merely repackaged existing institutional failures. Smith’s attacks strike at a core conservative grievance: promises of accountability for Russia-gate and Epstein that never materialized into prosecutions or transparency, undermining faith in constitutional law enforcement.
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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von – Dave Smith Interview