Missouri AG Andrew Bailey Appointed FBI Co-Deputy Director Alongside Dan Bongino
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is appointed FBI co-deputy director, a historic first, serving alongside Dan Bongino. Bailey will resign from his state role September 8th.
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Overview
- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has been appointed as co-deputy director of the FBI, a historic first for the bureau, sharing the role with Dan Bongino.
- Bailey's appointment comes amidst uncertainty regarding Dan Bongino's future as deputy director, stemming from reported clashes over the handling of Epstein files.
- Andrew Bailey, who was appointed Missouri's Attorney General in 2022, will resign from his state position on September 8th to assume his new federal role.
- Bailey has a record of supporting President Donald Trump and has taken Trump-friendly positions, including defending state anti-abortion regulations and gender-affirming care restrictions.
- This marks the first time in the FBI's history that the agency will have two deputy directors, signifying a unique leadership structure within the bureau.
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Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally by presenting factual information about Andrew Bailey's resignation and his tenure as Attorney General. They detail his policy actions and provide context regarding changes within the FBI without employing loaded language or selective emphasis, allowing readers to form their own conclusions.
"Bailey will serve as the FBI's co-deputy director, alongside the law enforcement agency's current second-in-command, Dan Bongino."
CBS News"Bailey said he is stepping down effective Sept. 8 to serve as the FBI’s co-deputy director, alongside Dan Bongino."
Associated Press"I am proud to announce I have accepted the role of Co-Deputy Director of the FBI."
ABC News"The new hire comes after the FBI and the Justice Department landed in the center of a conservative firestorm over the Jeffrey Epstein case last month."
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Andrew Bailey's appointment as co-deputy director alongside Dan Bongino marks the first time in FBI history that the agency has two deputy directors, signifying a unique leadership structure within the bureau.
Dan Bongino's future as deputy director is uncertain due to reported clashes with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the handling of the Epstein files.
Andrew Bailey will resign from his position as Missouri Attorney General on September 8, 2025, to assume his new federal role with the FBI.
Andrew Bailey has supported former President Donald Trump and has taken Trump-friendly positions, including defending state anti-abortion regulations and restrictions on gender-affirming care.
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe congratulated Andrew Bailey, acknowledging that while Missourians will miss his leadership, they expect him to serve Americans well at the FBI, reflecting support for the appointment.
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