Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will join the FBI as co-deputy director, serving alongside Deputy Director Dan Bongino, according to the Missouri AG’s office.
Bailey announced he is resigning his state post to accept a federal position, effective upon transition formalities.
Bondi and Patel welcome Bailey
Attorney General Pam Bondi called Bailey “a distinguished state attorney general and a decorated war veteran,” saying his leadership will help advance the administration’s law-and-order agenda.
FBI Director Kash Patel said Bailey will be “an integral part” of the bureau’s mission under the Department of Justice.
Bailey’s record in Missouri
As attorney general, Bailey:
Launched an anti-human trafficking task force and addressed more than 1,100 reported incidents statewide.
Cleared the backlog of Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence (SAFE) kits to improve prosecutions.
Defended the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department in civil litigation and received endorsement from the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police.
Reported a 133% increase in trial court-level criminal prosecutions.
Pursued accountability actions against public officials, including seeking a sheriff’s resignation over financial mismanagement and announcing a grand jury indictment of a county executive for theft and election-law violations.
Bailey said he is “eternally grateful” for the opportunity to serve as co-deputy director and thanked President Trump, AG Bondi, and Director Patel for the trust placed in him.
