Former Missouri AG Andrew Bailey Resigns From Deputy FBI Director Role
Former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced he is stepping down from his position as deputy FBI director in Washington D.C. to return to his family in Missouri.
Columbia Jefferson City, MO, September 28, 2026 —
Andrew Bailey, who previously served as the Attorney General for the state of Missouri, has announced his departure from his role as deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Washington D.C. Bailey stated his decision to resign is motivated by a desire to return to his family in Missouri.
The specific date of Bailey’s resignation or when his departure will be effective was not immediately available. His tenure as deputy director involved significant responsibilities within the federal law enforcement agency, though the exact scope of his duties and the projects he oversaw have not been detailed in his announcement.
Bailey’s prior public service included his term as Missouri Attorney General, a position he held before taking on his role at the FBI. Information regarding his successor or any interim arrangements for the deputy director position at the FBI has not yet been released.
The announcement centers on Bailey’s personal decision to relocate and rejoin his family in his home state. Further details regarding his future professional plans after leaving the FBI were not provided.
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