Andrew Bailey, who serves as the co-deputy director of the FBI, stated on Monday that he’ll be stepping down from his position.
Bailey’s exit occurs twelve months following his assumption of the position, representing another significant leadership transition at the law enforcement organization under FBI Director Kash Patel’s administration. In December, Bongino also resigned after disagreements with then-Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the management of the Epstein case materials. “I am confident Director Patel will continue to reform the FBI, combat violent crime, defend the homeland, ensure strong organizational accountability and restore public trust in this institution of excellence. Meanwhile, several people reacted to Bailey’s post, with one X user writing: “Thank you Andrew Bailey for serving as a Co Deputy Director of the FBI. I wish you all the best for your future and pray your for your Family.”
“With great pride in what we have accomplished, I am announcing that I am stepping down to return to my family in Missouri,” Bailey said in a post.
Bailey, formerly serving as Missouri’s attorney general, assumed the position in August last year and initially shared the deputy director responsibilities with Dan Bongino. The FBI has historically maintained a single deputy director position, making Bailey’s appointment as co-deputy director last August alongside Bongino an unprecedented move. Following Bongino’s exit, Bailey continued as co-deputy director working with Christopher Raia, a seasoned agent who previously led the FBI’s New York office.
