FBI Exposes Chinese Spy Network Targeting U.S. Military, Bongino Confirms

In a stunning development, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino revealed on Thursday that the bureau has successfully dismantled a major Chinese espionage network operating on American soil. The covert operation, which spanned multiple cities, involved the arrest of operatives allegedly working to recruit U.S. military personnel into betraying their country.

Bongino shared the news via a post on X, stating that the FBI carried out eight coordinated search warrants in San Francisco, Houston, Portland, and San Diego. The investigation led to two arrests so far, and the deputy director emphasized that the spy ring had direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

“This is your FBI, and you deserve to know about the work we’re doing every day to keep our country and citizens safe,” Bongino declared.

The operation follows several espionage cases earlier in the year involving U.S. Army personnel passing sensitive military information to Chinese operatives. Bongino described the pattern as “treason-adjacent behavior” and stressed the seriousness of the threat.

According to the bureau, the foreign agents were engaged in efforts to extract classified defense technologies, particularly those related to missile systems and drone warfare. In addition, the operatives were reportedly carrying out surveillance and intimidation campaigns targeting individuals and communities within the U.S.

Since the beginning of 2025, the FBI has apprehended 51 foreign agents from nations including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. These individuals face charges ranging from theft of classified materials and economic espionage to smuggling sensitive biological data and evading international sanctions.

Bongino also disclosed that the FBI is currently managing nearly 5,000 active counterintelligence investigations, with over 800 new cases launched just this year. The deputy director acknowledged public skepticism toward the agency, referencing past controversies, and said transparency was now a top priority.

“We typically work behind the scenes in this space,” Bongino said. “But we understand we need to rebuild your trust in the FBI and learn from past mistakes.”

To that end, the agency has begun declassifying and sharing thousands of pages of counterintelligence documents with Congress, an effort aimed at reinforcing the FBI’s commitment to accountability and openness.

“God bless America, and all those who defend Her,” Bongino concluded.

Behind the scenes, Bongino’s position within the bureau has been under scrutiny in recent weeks. Sources close to the situation report tensions between Bongino and Attorney General Pam Bondi, particularly surrounding the controversial handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Those tensions reportedly came to a head last week, leading Bongino to consider resigning from his post.

Although Bongino returned to work on Monday following a short personal leave, his long-term status remains uncertain. Sources told media outlets that a heated exchange occurred between Bongino and Department of Justice officials over the perceived lack of transparency in the Epstein investigation.

This internal conflict within the upper ranks of federal law enforcement has only deepened divisions among President Trump’s MAGA-aligned supporters. Some believe Bongino’s willingness to challenge the DOJ reflects a principled stand, especially regarding one of the most controversial and mysterious cases in recent memory.

The FBI and DOJ recently submitted a summary review of the Epstein case to oversight officials. The document attempts to close the chapter on Epstein’s 2019 death while awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges. However, critics remain unconvinced, insisting that key details remain hidden from public view.

Adding another layer of intrigue, David Schoen, a former defense attorney for Epstein, stated publicly that his client had no damaging information on former President Trump. In a June post, Schoen claimed that he had personally questioned Epstein during their brief legal collaboration in 2019.

“I was hired to lead Jeffrey Epstein’s defense nine days before he died,” Schoen wrote. “He sought my advice for months before that. I can say authoritatively, unequivocally, and definitively that he had no information to hurt President Trump. I specifically asked him!”

As federal agents continue cracking down on foreign espionage networks and public trust in federal institutions remains fragile, Bongino’s actions and leadership style have placed him in the spotlight. Whether his recent operation marks a turning point for the FBI—or an inflection point in his own career—remains to be seen.

One thing is clear: the battle against foreign infiltration on U.S. soil is far from over.