Andrew Bailey Steps Down as FBI Co-Deputy Director, Returns to Missouri

Kansas City, MO, September 28, 2026 —

Andrew Bailey, who previously served as Missouri’s attorney general, has announced his departure from his role as co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Bailey is set to return to his home state of Missouri following his resignation from the federal agency.

The announcement marks a transition for Bailey, who took on the FBI position after his tenure as the state’s top law enforcement official. Details regarding the exact date of his departure from the FBI and the specific reasons for his return to Missouri were not immediately available.

Bailey’s career in public service includes his time as Missouri Attorney General, a role he held from January 2019 to November 2022. Prior to that, he served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, a position he was appointed to in 2018.

The FBI has not yet commented on Bailey’s departure or named a successor for his position as co-deputy director. The office of the FBI did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding his resignation or his future plans within Missouri. This development is a significant change for the FBI’s leadership structure, and further information is expected as the transition occurs.

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