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Bailey's FBI Role Sparks Concerns Over Bongino's Future

8/27/2025

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Andrew Bailey's appointment as co-deputy director of the FBI may indicate the potential dismissal of deputy director Dan Bongino.
Sources suggest Bailey's role was created specifically for him, signaling Bongino's likely exit.
Critics, including Sen. Dick Durbin, raise concerns about Bailey's loyalty to Trump and partisan actions as Missouri attorney general.
Editorials note Bailey's involvement in politically charged lawsuits and culture-war controversies.

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Andrew Bailey's appointment as co-deputy director of the FBI may indicate the potential dismissal of deputy director Dan Bongino.
Sources suggest Bailey's role was created specifically for him, signaling Bongino's likely exit.
Critics, including Sen. Dick Durbin, raise concerns about Bailey's loyalty to Trump and partisan actions as Missouri attorney general.
Editorials note Bailey's involvement in politically charged lawsuits and culture-war controversies.