FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey resigns after a year in the post
The former Missouri attorney general cited family reasons; his departure takes effect Oct. 2.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Andrew Bailey, one of the FBI's two co-deputy directors, announced Monday that he is stepping down, the latest leadership change at the bureau under Director Kash Patel.
Bailey, who previously served as Missouri's attorney general, told agents in an email and on social media that he was leaving for family reasons. His resignation takes effect Oct. 2.
A split No. 2 job
Bailey was brought in about a year ago under an unusual arrangement that divided the deputy director role between two people. He initially served alongside Dan Bongino, who left the bureau in January. The other current co-deputy is Chris Raia, who previously ran the FBI's New York field office.
Patel thanked Bailey publicly for helping put reforms in place. But people familiar with their relationship told CBS News it had been strained, saying Bailey was often kept out of key meetings after repeatedly raising constitutional concerns about proposed actions.
The bureau has not said whether it will name a replacement or keep a single deputy.
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