Trump Administration Appoints Missouri Attorney General as FBI Co-Director

The Trump administration has appointed Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to be co-director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as reported on Monday. Bailey will join the FBI’s upper management alongside the current Deputy Director, Dan Bongino.

Attorney General Pam Bondy supported this appointment, referring to Bailey as a “decorated war veteran” and a “dedicated civil servant.” She emphasized that his background as a state prosecutor would greatly benefit the department’s goals. “We are thrilled to welcome Andrew Bailey as co-director at the FBI,” Bondy expressed. “His reputation as a state attorney general combined with his military service brings invaluable expertise and commitment.”

FBI Director Kash Patel noted that Bailey’s appointment is part of a broader goal to align the bureau more closely with the agenda of President Trump during his second term. He stressed the importance of having top-tier talent to fulfill the administration’s priorities. Patel remarked, “The FBI is the leading federal investigative body under the Justice Department, so it will always draw from the best talent this nation has to offer to achieve the objectives outlined when President Trump was elected by the majority of Americans.” He believes that Bailey will play a crucial role in this mission, aiming to “protect the future of America.”

As Attorney General of Missouri, Bailey has spearheaded a significant crackdown on human trafficking, forming a dedicated task force that addressed over 1,100 reported cases. He has also worked to resolve the backlog of untested rape kits and has strengthened the state’s ability to prosecute sexual assault cases.

During his time in office, Bailey defended the St. Louis police in various civil lawsuits and advocated for aggressive enforcement policies. Not surprisingly, under his leadership, criminal prosecutions surged by 133% in the court system.