FBI deputy director Dan Bongino took a day off from work Friday after clashing at the White House with Attorney General Pam Bondi over their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, four sources familiar with conflict told Axios.

President Trump publicly backed FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino amid reports he may resign over Epstein files dispute with the DOJ.

Dan Bongino and Kash Patel completely flipped their public views on the Jeffrey Epstein files once they got into power ... and now it's got them embroiled in some White House turmoil.

President Trump on Sunday expressed confidence in deputy FBI director Dan Bongino, despite the backlash over the Trump administration’s handling of the files related to disgraced financier