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Andrew Bailey to resign as FBI co-deputy director Oct. 2, 2026
By Drooid · · How we work
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Strained Director Relationship
- Former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will resign as FBI co-deputy director on Oct. 2, 2026.
- His departure adds to FBI exits, sparking doubts about the bureau’s capacity for trust.
- Bailey said he is stepping down to spend time with his family in Missouri.
- He oversaw election investigations, including a search warrant at Fulton County, Georgia election office.
- Sources said Bailey’s relationship with Director Patel was strained, with periods of no communication.
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