U.S. Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) has been pushing the Trump administration to investigate allegations about pipe bombs discovered near the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
On Wednesday, Massie shared the letter below and wrote on social media: “I received this troubling letter today from the attorney representing the most recent FBI whistleblower regarding the J6 pipe bomb investigation. Just a reminder to @FBIDirectorKash, in case this letter is warranted, federal law prevents retaliation against whistleblowers.”
The letter Massie shared, which was signed by attorney Kurt Siuzdak and dated November 12, reads: “Today, the leadership of the FBI’s Washington Field Office notified its management that there will be a management meeting tomorrow at 10:00 am. It was obvious from the information provided by senior leadership in the Washington Field Office that this meeting is an attempt to identify the FBI whistleblower who made the protected disclosure to the U.S. Congress.”
Also: “The attempt by the Assistant Director and other senior leadership in the Washington Field Office to identify the whistleblower is a reprisal and violation of 28 CFR part 27.”
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino replied to Massie with a lengthy post that, in addition to sharing progress (or lack thereof) on the case, portrayed the Republican Congressman as being difficult to reach by phone.
Congressman Massie,
When Director Patel and I entered on duty in our leadership positions in the FBI we had our hands full, but we were happy to be part of the President’s team, and we still are.
Despite the multitude of challenges we faced, one of our first initiatives was to… https://t.co/wHiCfYUOuc pic.twitter.com/sm64JKIZ2m— Dan Bongino (@FBIDDBongino) November 13, 2025
Bongino wrote: “When I spoke with you yesterday a little after 8am ET (screenshots attached), I offered you an in-person brief on our work. We spoke for ten minutes. I called you back a bit after 7:30pm ET to again make that offer. You didn’t answer and have yet to call me back. Despite this, you continue to imply that the Director and I are targeting investigators in the case. This is disgusting, even by the low standards many have for politicians. You know my number, and you’re free to call me anytime. But it’s easier to tweet and throw [expletive] bombs.”
Bongino acknowledged the mentioned meeting: “Yes, our leadership team will be meeting with FBI team members today, and we will avail them of all the whistleblower resources they need to disclose ANY evidence of malfeasance in the prior administration.” (NOTE: Bongino’s statement, purposely or not, does not contemplate providing resources for whistleblowers reporting on either Trump administration.)
Bongino concluded his note to Massie: “We would love to have you as a partner in this mission, rather than a dog barking behind a fence.”