The Trump administration has tapped Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to serve as co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Fox News Digital reported Monday.
Bailey will join the FBI’s top ranks as co-deputy director, stepping into a newly restructured leadership role alongside current Deputy Director Dan Bongino, according to Fox News Digital. Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the decision, calling Bailey a “decorated war veteran” and a “dedicated public servant” whose experience as a state prosecutor will strengthen the bureau’s mission.
“I am thrilled to welcome Andrew Bailey as Co-Deputy Director of the FBI,” Bondi told Fox News Digital. “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 the country will be a tremendous asset as we work together to advance President Trump’s mission.”
FBI Director Kash Patel said Bailey’s appointment is part of a broader effort to align the bureau with President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda, emphasizing the need for top-tier talent to carry out the administration’s priorities.
“The FBI, as the leading investigative body of the federal government under the Department of Justice, will always bring the greatest talent this country has to offer in order to accomplish the goals set forth when an overwhelming majority of American people elected President Donald J. Trump again,” Patel told Fox News Digital, adding that Bailey will be an “integral part of this important mission” and said he looks forward to “the continued fight to save America together.”
As Missouri attorney general, Bailey spearheaded a statewide crackdown on human trafficking, launching a dedicated task force and tackling over 1,100 reported cases. He also eliminated a backlog of untested rape kits, strengthening the state’s ability to prosecute sexual assault.
Under his leadership, the attorney general’s office defended the St. Louis police in civil suits and championed pro-law enforcement policies, earning an endorsement from the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police. His tenure also saw a 133% rise in criminal prosecutions at the trial court level.
All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline, and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.
DONATE TO BIZPAC REVIEW
Please help us! If you are fed up with letting radical big tech execs, phony fact-checkers, tyrannical liberals and a lying mainstream media have unprecedented power over your news please consider making a donation to BPR to help us fight them. Now is the time. Truth has never been more critical!
- Gallego makes bold claim about Trump’s intentions toward Venezuela - December 17, 2025
- Scott Jennings clarifies where Wiles stands with Trump after Vanity Fair backlash - December 17, 2025
- Trump orders major escalation against Venezuela - December 17, 2025
Comment
We have no tolerance for comments containing violence, racism, profanity, vulgarity, doxing, or discourteous behavior. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation.
BPR INSIDER COMMENTS
Scroll down for non-member comments or join our insider conversations by becoming a member. We'd love to have you!
