Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that he will be stepping down on Sept. 8 and taking on the role of co-deputy director of the FBI. In a press release issued Monday, he said it has been a privilege to serve as the 44th attorney general of Missouri.
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Commenting on his new role, he said, “I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I extend my deepest gratitude to President Trump and U.S. Attorney General Bondi for the privilege to join in their stated mission to Make America Safe Again.”
Bailey will be working with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, per Fox News Digital.
According to Politico, his appointment comes after Bongino and Bondi clashed over the management of the files linked to the case of Jeffrey Epstein.
Before President Trump’s inauguration, he was choosing between Bailey and Patel to head the FBI, CNN reported. He interviewed both of them at Mar-a-Lago last year, but ultimately went with Patel. Trump said Bailey “didn’t fit that mold” of an FBI director.
Who Is Andrew Bailey?
Prior to his appointment and serving as Missouri’s attorney general, Bailey became an armored cavalry officer in the U.S. Army, based on his profile. He previously served in the Missouri Governor’s Office as a general counsel, after becoming its deputy counsel. He also worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Warren County and served as the general counsel for the Missouri Department of Corrections. He started his legal career as an assistant attorney general at the Missouri Attorney General’s Office. He finished his studies at the University of Missouri.
Department of Justice’s Pam Bondi Shares Thoughts
“I am thrilled to welcome Andrew Bailey as Co-Deputy Director of the FBI,” Bondi said.
“He has served as a distinguished state attorney general and is a decorated war veteran, bringing expertise and dedication to service. His leadership and commitment to country will be a tremendous asset as we work together to advance President Trump’s mission,” she added.
