Andrew Bailey (politician)
Andrew Bailey | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation | |
| Assumed office September 15, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Dan Bongino (as sole Deputy Director) |
| 44th Attorney General of Missouri | |
| In office January 3, 2023 – September 8, 2025 | |
| Governor | Mike Parson Mike Kehoe |
| Preceded by | Eric Schmitt |
| Succeeded by | Catherine Hanaway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1981 (age 44–45) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jessica Bailey |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Missouri (BA, JD) |
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| Military service | |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Conflict | Iraq War |
Andrew Bailey (born 1981) is an American attorney and Republican politician. He has been the Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation since 2025. He was the Missouri Attorney General from 2023 until 2025. He was picked by Governor Mike Parson.
During his time as attorney general, Bailey has refused to release prisoners after overturned convictions, tried to block abortion in Missouri, and defended former President Donald Trump over his legal problems.[1]
In August 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Bailey as Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).[2] Bailey will resign as Missouri Attorney General on September 8, 2025.[3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Missouri AG Bailey joins shows hosted by Trump co-defendant in election conspiracy case". Kansas City Star. 2023.
- ↑ Singman, Brook (August 18, 2025). "Bondi, Patel tap Missouri AG as additional FBI co-deputy director alongside Bongino". Fox News. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey Announces Resignation In Order To Accept Federal Position". August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
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