Trump Appoints Andrew Bailey FBI Co-Deputy Alongside Dan Bongino

President Donald Trump has appointed Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey as a co-deputy director of the FBI alongside Dan Bongino, signaling a shift in the agency’s leadership amid ongoing controversies. The appointment, made by Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, follows tensions between Bongino and Bondi over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, which sparked unrest within the MAGA movement. Bailey, a decorated war veteran and former state attorney general, brings extensive experience, having launched an anti-human trafficking task force and improved prosecution rates for sexual assault cases in Missouri. Both Bondi and Patel praised Bailey’s leadership and commitment, emphasizing his role in advancing President Trump's mission to "Make America Safe Again." Despite initial confusion among agents about the new co-deputy position, Bailey and Bongino are expected to work together in overseeing FBI operations during a period marked by mass departures and increased pressure on the agency. This strategic move aims to restore confidence and enhance the FBI’s efforts under the Trump administration.