From NBC News · Ryan J. Reilly · · 1m 10s
FBI co-deputy quits after a year in unusual role
Andrew Bailey leaves the FBI's experimental two-person deputy director position after just twelve months, citing family reasons.
In brief
Andrew Bailey leaves the FBI's experimental two-person deputy director position after just twelve months, citing family reasons. Andrew Bailey, FBI co-deputy director, is stepping down after one year in the unconventional role created under the Trump administration. Originally reported by NBC News.
FBI co-deputy director steps down
Andrew Bailey, who joined the FBI as co-deputy director in September twenty twenty-five, is leaving after just one year.
The unusual two-person structure
Bailey was hired to work alongside then-Deputy Director Dan Bongino in a new co-deputy position created by the Trump administration.
Bailey cites family reasons
An internal FBI email said Bailey was leaving for family reasons. He had been Missouri's attorney general before joining the FBI.
Bailey thanks Trump and Patel
Bailey wrote on social media: "Under President Trump's leadership, we have delivered historic results in our mission to Make America Safe Again."
“Under President Trump's leadership, we have delivered historic results in our mission to Make America Safe Again.”
Bongino also left the role
Bongino, a conservative podcaster and former Secret Service member, left after under a year to return to podcasting.
Raia replaces Bongino as deputy
Chris Raia, a career FBI special agent, replaced Bongino. His traditional background better fits the critical number two position.
Here's the gist
Andrew Bailey, FBI co-deputy director, is stepping down after one year in the unconventional role created under the Trump administration.
