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“Measure us by results. You will see them. But just because you don’t see something happening right this second, doesn’t mean it isn’t happening,” he said. “I’ll conclude by stating that not every result is going to please everyone. That’s just pandering, it’s not leadership. Complex problems require diligence and a reform-oriented process to create lasting changes. Or else you’re simply putting a bandage on a gushing wound. Let’s do it right. God bless America, and all those who defend Her.”
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill political messaging. Bongino’s remarks reflect a deeper mission: to fix a fractured FBI from the inside out. While critics may scoff at the pace or lack of flashy headlines, Bongino asked for patience and scrutiny—not blind trust.
“I’d like to add this: Your comments and criticisms are not only welcome, but they’re helpful. We work for you, the American people. Your feedback is invaluable. All I ask is that you consider the following feedback to the feedback. When you see something happen, and the entire story isn’t public, and the underlying facts aren’t all public, it may appear counterintuitive to our reform agenda.”
He then followed up with a piercing reminder that he’s not doing this for fame or fortune.
“I promise you, it’s not an accident. Ask yourself, why I would sign on to something like this otherwise. Is it a desire to be wealthy, famous, ‘connected,’ or to be a future lobbyist? If that sounds ridiculous, it’s because it is.”
“I realized when I signed up that I’d never be able to fully explain some decisions we make due to legal and ethical constraints. But that’s a pill I agreed to swallow when I swore in. In conclusion, I realize asking you to ‘trust me’ is a waste of time. Watch what happens, continue to demand results, be cautious of narrative ‘traps,’ let time put the puzzle pieces together, and what we’re doing will make sense. I see and hear you and your feedback. Thanks for your time.”
Meanwhile, Director Kash Patel is already racking up some measurable wins. The FBI just recorded its highest number of new agent applications in nearly a decade, signaling a major morale shift inside the Bureau.
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According to data reviewed by Fox News Digital, the FBI received 5,577 new agent applications in March—its biggest monthly haul since April 2016. For context, the average monthly application numbers in 2023 hovered at 2,797, and even in 2024 they only averaged around 3,383 until now. The surge appears to be a direct result of the agency’s renewed public push to restore credibility and attract serious talent.
January alone, which marked the first month of the Trump administration and Patel’s confirmation, saw over 4,100 applications—the highest since August 2020.
This isn’t just a recruitment bump—it’s a direct reflection of the reform team’s mantra: let the good cops be cops again. With a fresh recruitment video featuring Patel on the ground with agents and footage from the elite hostage rescue team, the message was loud and clear: this is a mission worth joining.
The video closed with the tagline, “A renewed mission. A stronger future.”
In a government riddled with red tape and empty promises, Bongino and Patel’s aggressive push to shake the FBI awake has clearly struck a nerve. The question now isn’t whether change is coming—it’s whether the entrenched powers inside the Beltway are ready for what’s next.
