FBI deputy chief Andrew Bailey to resign after a little more than a year with agency

Andrew Bailey, one of the FBI's two deputy directors, announced his resignation on Monday. He is leaving the agency after serving for just over a year. Bailey, who previously served as Missouri attorney general and is described as a Republican ally of President Donald Trump, stated his departure is to return to his family. While serving under FBI Director Kash Patel, Bailey was involved in overseeing election-related investigations.

Andrew Bailey, a deputy director of the FBI who oversaw some election-related investigations, is stepping down approximately one year after taking the role. Bailey announced his resignation on X, stating he is returning to his family in Missouri. His departure occurs amid an ongoing shake-up at the bureau under Director Kash Patel. Bailey, a conservative former attorney general of Missouri, served as co-deputy director with Christopher Raia. He had been involved in investigations including one concerning 2020 ballots in Georgia. While Bailey cited family reasons, a report indicated a strained relationship with Director Patel. Patel thanked Bailey for his service and contributions to reforms.