{"id":10327,"date":"2025-08-19T14:42:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T18:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greatamericanewsdesk.com\/?p=10327"},"modified":"2025-08-19T14:42:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T18:42:35","slug":"red-state-attorney-general-appointed-co-deputy-of-fbi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greatamericanewsdesk.com\/news\/red-state-attorney-general-appointed-co-deputy-of-fbi\/admin_gand\/2025\/08\/","title":{"rendered":"Red State Attorney General Appointed Co-Deputy Of FBI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Monday, the Justice Department announced Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will step into the Trump administration as co-deputy director of the FBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bailey, who stepped down from his role as attorney general effective September 8, will hold his newly-created position alongside current FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and serve under FBI Director Kash Patel.<\/p>\n\n\n

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“Thrilled to welcome Andrew Bailey as our new FBI Co-Deputy Director,” according to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche<\/a>‘s post. “As Missouri\u2019s Attorney General, he took on the swamp, fought weaponized government, and defended the Constitution. Now he is bringing that fight to DOJ.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This marks the first time in FBI history that the agency has had two deputy directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am thrilled to welcome Andrew Bailey as Co-Deputy Director of the FBI. He has served as a distinguished attorney general for Missouri and is a decorated war veteran, bringing expertise and dedication to service,\u201d Attorney General Pam Bondi<\/a> said<\/a>. \u201cHis leadership and commitment to country will be a tremendous asset as we work together to advance President Trump\u2019s mission. While we know this is undoubtedly a great loss for Missouri, it is a tremendous gain for America.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bailey does not require Senate confirmation for the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bailey, who has served as Missouri\u2019s attorney general since 2023, reflected on his role in a post on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo Missouri, thank you. My tenure as Attorney General has been the honor of my professional career, but what has made it truly meaningful has been the opportunity to serve my home state,\u201d Bailey wrote<\/a>. \u201cTogether, we have defended the rule of law and safeguarded our freedoms. I am forever grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To Missouri, thank you.\u00a0

My tenure as Attorney General has been the honor of my professional career, but what has made it truly meaningful has been the opportunity to serve my home state.\u00a0

Together, we have defended the rule of law and safeguarded our freedoms. I am forever\u2026<\/p>— Attorney General Andrew Bailey (@AGAndrewBailey) August 18, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>