Andrew Bailey, the co-deputy director of the FBI, has announced his immediate resignation from the agency, citing personal family reasons that require his return to Missouri. Bailey, who assumed his co-deputy role in August 2025 under FBI Director Kash Patel’s leadership, expressed pride in the accomplishments achieved during his tenure, stating his confidence in Director Patel’s continued efforts to reform the FBI, combat violent crime, defend the homeland, ensure accountability, and restore public trust. His departure follows a period of significant organizational changes and reforms initiated by Patel, including a nontraditional co-deputy structure that initially saw Bailey serving alongside conservative commentator Dan Bongino, who later resigned, and subsequently Chris Raia. Director Patel acknowledged Bailey’s contributions, highlighting his instrumental role in instituting critical reforms that have led to historic successes for the bureau. The resignation occurs amidst recent reports of FBI personnel moves and disputed claims regarding Bailey’s alleged reactions to these developments, which the FBI’s Rapid Response account has vehemently denied as ‘clickbait’ and ‘fake news.’
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