FBI Leadership Resignations

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1. 28 Sep

   Andrew Bailey, a co-deputy FBI director, announced his departure from the bureau on social media Monday. 'With great pride in what we have accomplished, I am announcing that I am stepping down to return to my family in Missouri,' Bailey said, saying his decision was driven by the desire to spend more time with family

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• 29 Sep FBI's Andrew Bailey blasts exit 'lies' as he reveals real reason he's leaving agencyAndrew Bailey, co-deputy director of the FBI, is leaving his position to return home to Missouri after just over a year, stating his primary reason is to raise his four children. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Bailey denied suggestions that internal turmoil at the bureau influenced his decision, calling such claims "lies." He defended FBI Director Kash Patel and highlighted accomplishments during his tenure…Fox News
• 29 Sep Top Trump FBI appointee Andrew Bailey abruptly quits after just one yearAndrew Bailey, who served as one of the FBI's two deputy directors alongside Dan Bongino since August 2025, has resigned after just over a year. His departure comes during a time of tension between the FBI and Justice Department leadership related to the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. In his resignation post on X (formerly Twitter), Bailey cited personal reasons, including spending more time with his family in…The Independent
• 28 Sep FBI co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resignsFBI co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey has resigned to spend more time with his family in Missouri after serving in this unique role since last year. His position, which was created for the first time in FBI history, was sometimes unclear in its responsibilities; it's uncertain whether Christopher Raia will continue alone as the sole No. 2 at the agency. During his tenure, Bailey worked on election integrity…ABC News (US)
• 28 Sep Andrew Bailey to step down as co-deputy director of the FBI
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• 28 Sep FBI deputy chief Andrew Bailey to resign after a little more than a year with agencyFBI Deputy Chief Andrew Bailey is resigning after about a year with the agency, citing family reasons. As one of President Trump's allies, Bailey had overseen election-related investigations and was present during the seizure of 2020 election ballots in Georgia earlier this year. His departure comes weeks before the US midterm elections.South China Morning Post
• 28 Sep FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey resigns after just over a year, says ‘returning to family in Missouri’Andrew Bailey, who served as co-deputy director at the FBI for just over a year, has resigned to return to his family in Missouri. A Republican ally of former President Trump and a supporter of current FBI Director Kash Patel, Bailey announced his resignation on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), expressing confidence in Patel’s leadership. His departure comes amid ongoing federal investigations into voting by non-US…Times of India
• 28 Sep FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey steps down amid agency shake-upAndrew Bailey, a deputy director of the FBI who has been overseeing investigations related to former President Donald Trump's election activities, announced his resignation via X (formerly Twitter) amid an ongoing shake-up at the bureau. Bailey took up the position in September 2025 and had been working alongside Christopher Raia since January of this year when Dan Bongino left the FBI. His departure comes as part…The Guardian
• 28 Sep FBI deputy director who oversaw 2020 election integrity probe resigns from bureauAndrew Bailey, who served as the FBI's deputy director and oversaw probes into election integrity during the 2020 elections, has resigned after about a year. He thanked President Trump for his service and expressed pride in his work while acknowledging difficulty settling in due to distance from family. His departure comes following efforts to reform the FBI, including a crackdown on violent crime that resulted in…New York Post
• 28 Sep Kash Patel's FBI right-hand aide suddenly QUITS after 'tumultuous' yearAndrew Bailey, a co-deputy FBI director under Director Kash Patel, has announced his resignation after approximately one year in the position. In a social media post, Bailey cited the desire to spend more time with family as the reason for his departure, which will be effective this Friday. The move comes amid ongoing concerns about politicization within the FBI and as Director Patel continues efforts to reform the…Daily Mail

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