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FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey Steps Down to Return to Missouri
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In Short: Andrew Bailey, who served as co-deputy director of the FBI, announced his departure to return to his family in Missouri.
Andrew Bailey, a deputy director at the FBI, announced his resignation on Monday to return to Missouri and his family. Bailey, who is married with four children, thanked Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel for the opportunity.
Bailey joined the FBI in August 2025 in the newly created position of co-deputy director alongside Dan Bongino. He had previously been the attorney general of Missouri before joining the FBI.
In a statement, Bailey expressed pride in the work done under President Trump's leadership, stating, 'With great pride in what we have accomplished, I am announcing that I am stepping down to return to my family in Missouri.
An internal FBI email cited family reasons for Bailey's departure, according to NBC News. The nontraditional co-deputy structure, established when Bongino was in the position, remained in place during Bailey's tenure.
Bailey confirmed his move on social media later in the morning, thanking President Donald Trump, Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Patel for the opportunity.
Bailey's departure leaves the FBI with a vacancy in the co-deputy director role, which was designed to provide additional support to the director in managing the agency's operations.
What this adds
The departure of Bailey leaves the FBI with a vacancy in the co-deputy director role, which was established to provide additional support to the director.
What's confirmed
- Andrew Bailey, a deputy director at the FBI, announced his resignation on Monday to return to Missouri and his family. Bailey, who is married with four children, thanked Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel for the opportunity.
- Bailey joined the FBI in August 2025 in the newly created position of co-deputy director alongside Dan Bongino. He had previously been the attorney general of Missouri before joining the FBI.
- In a statement, Bailey expressed pride in the work done under President Trump's leadership, stating, 'With great pride in what we have accomplished, I am announcing that I am stepping down to return to my family in Missouri.
- An internal FBI email cited family reasons for Bailey's departure, according to NBC News. The nontraditional co-deputy structure, established when Bongino was in the position, remained in place during Bailey's tenure.
- Bailey confirmed his move on social media later in the morning, thanking President Donald Trump, Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Patel for the opportunity.
- Bailey's departure leaves the FBI with a vacancy in the co-deputy director role, which was designed to provide additional support to the director in managing the agency's operations.
What's still developing
- “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.” Bongino, a conservative podcaster and former Secret Service member, subsequently left his job to return to podcasting after just under a year at the FBI.