FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey has resigned, he announced. He was tapped for the position last year.
At the time of Bailey’s addition to the FBI, then-Attorney General Pam Bondi said she was “thrilled” to bring Bailey into the bureau, commending him for being a “distinguished attorney general for Missouri” and a “decorated war veteran, bringing expertise and dedication to service.”
Announcing his resignation, Bailey wrote on X, “I want to thank President Trump, AG Todd Blanche, and FBI Director Kash Patel for the opportunity to serve in the FBI. Under President Trump’s leadership, we have delivered historic results in our mission to Make America Safe Again.”
“With great pride in what we have accomplished, I am announcing that I am stepping down to return to my family in Missouri. 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,” he said.
FBI Director Kash Patel thanked Bailey for his service to “return the FBI to its core mission and fulfill President Trump’s promise to make America safe again.”
“Although Andrew is leaving the FBI in order to return to his family in Missouri, his fantastic contribution instituting critical reforms which resulted in our historic success will live on,” he said. “Andrew’s leadership at the FBI will be missed but we are grateful he answered the call to serve! Thanks Andrew for your tremendous dedication to the mission of this FBI.”
During his time as Missouri’s attorney general, Bailey went after big tech and Planned Parenthood, and sought to bolster election integrity. He also supported President Trump through former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the president, opposing the prosecutions.
