FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey Resigns
Andrew Bailey resigned as FBI co-deputy director on Monday, citing a desire to return to his family in Missouri.
FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey announced his resignation on Monday, stating he is stepping down to return to his family in Missouri. Appointed in late 2025 by the Trump administration, Bailey served in an unprecedented shared leadership arrangement alongside co-deputy director Christopher Raia.
During his tenure, Bailey managed election-related investigations for President Donald Trump, most notably overseeing the seizure of 2020 ballots from an election office in Fulton County, Georgia. His departure follows the January exit of former co-deputy director Dan Bongino and occurs amid broader instability within the bureau.
Under Director Kash Patel, the FBI has experienced the departure or firing of hundreds of experienced agents as the agency shifts its strategic focus from national security toward immigration and violent crime. While Bailey cited family reasons for his exit, reports indicate he and Raia maintained a contentious relationship with Patel. Bailey's final day is scheduled for Friday, and the bureau has not yet named a successor.
