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FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resigns after year in role
foxnews.com • • general
Key Points:
- Andrew Bailey, co-deputy director of the FBI since August 2025, announced his resignation citing family reasons and plans to return to Missouri.
- Bailey praised FBI Director Kash Patel's ongoing efforts to reform the bureau, combat violent crime, and restore public trust.
- Patel publicly thanked Bailey for his leadership and contributions to critical reforms during his tenure at the FBI.
- Bailey served alongside co-deputies Dan Bongino and Chris Raia under Patel's nontraditional leadership structure; Bongino resigned in December 2025 amid internal disputes.
- The resignation follows recent FBI personnel changes amid concerns over the handling of threats against a White House official, though the FBI denied reports that Bailey was upset by these moves.
