I think they are agency first swamp rats. Not as swampy as their predecessors but neither have the inclination to do what is necessary and shine a light on all the malfeasance and criminality. To do so would mean the entire agency would have to be cut out and cauterized and many agents would see prison.
Neither Patel nor Bongino are willing to do that to their beloved agency.
Correct. Both talked tough right up until they got their shiny badges. Then they became fanboys who think they can fix that shithole.