Missouri AG Andrew Bailey Leaving Office for FBI
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced on Monday that he is leaving his position to become co-deputy director of the FBI. His resignation will be effective on September 8.
“It has been a humbling privilege to serve as the 44th attorney general of the state of Missouri,” Bailey said, “and I am forever grateful to the people of Missouri for the opportunity to represent our state and your families. My life has been defined by a call to service, and I am once again answering that call, this time at the national level. But wherever I am called, Missouri is and always will be home.”
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi cited his qualifications in announcing the hiring
“I am thrilled to welcome Andrew Bailey as co-deputy director of the FBI,” she said. “He has served as a distinguished attorney general for Missouri and is a decorated war veteran, bringing expertise and dedication to service. His leadership and commitment to country will be a tremendous asset as we work together to advance President Trump’s mission. While we know this is undoubtedly a great loss for Missouri, it is a tremendous gain for America.”
Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe will appoint a successor to fill the remainder of Bailey’s term. The attorney general’s office has coordinated with the governor’s office to ensure a seamless process to fill the vacancy and prepare for this transition.
Before becoming Missouri’s attorney general, Bailey served as an armored cavalry officer in the U.S. Army, assistant attorney general, assistant prosecuting attorney and general counsel for several state agencies. He looks forward to his new position.
“I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to serve as the co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” Bailey said. “I extend my deepest gratitude to President Trump and U.S. Attorney General Bondi for the privilege to join in their stated mission to Make America Safe Again.”
Two of Bailey’s predecessors, Eric Schmitt and Josh Hawley, also serve in Washington as U.S. senators. Will Scharf, whom Bailey defeated in the Republican primary for attorney general last year, now works in the White House.
–Alan Goforth
