FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey Resigns, Citing Family Reasons

On Monday, Andrew Bailey, one of the two deputy directors at the FBI, announced his resignation after serving just over a year in the position. A Republican supporter of President Donald Trump, Bailey transitioned from his role as Missouri attorney general to the FBI. He cited family matters as the reason for his exit, which occurs just weeks ahead of the US midterm elections. Working under FBI Director Kash Patel, he played a role in overseeing investigations related to elections. Earlier this year, he was involved when agents retrieved ballots from the 2020 election in Georgia. In a statement on social media, Bailey expressed his belief in Director Patel's ability to continue reforming the FBI and restoring public trust. His resignation leaves the agency without one of its top deputies as the midterms near.