FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resigns after year in role

Andrew Bailey, the co-deputy director of the FBI, announced in a social media post on Monday that he will resign from the agency, citing family reasons. Bailey, who stepped into the post in August 2025, said he would be returning to his family in Missouri. "With great pride in what we have accomplished, I am announcing that I am stepping down to return to my family in Missouri," Bailey said in a post on X. "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." DAN BONGINO REVEALS HOW HE TRAPPED 'SNAKES' INSIDE FBI TO STOP MEDIA LEAKS Bailey initially served in his role alongside Dan Bongino, a conservative podcaster and former U.S.