FBI Official Andrew Bailey to Step Down After One Year in Unusual Role

FBI official Andrew Bailey announces departure after one year in unique co-deputy role. Leadership changes spark discussion.

Editorial Desk

September 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — A senior FBI official has announced plans to leave the agency after only a year in a rare dual-deputy role.

Andrew Bailey, who joined the bureau in an unconventional co-deputy capacity, shared his decision on social media, expressing gratitude to President Donald Trump, Attorney General Todd Blanche, and FBI Director Patel for the opportunity. He highlighted the agency’s accomplishments under Trump’s leadership and emphasized his intention to return to Missouri to be with his family.

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Bailey’s departure follows that of another high-ranking figure, Bongino, a conservative podcaster and former Secret Service agent, who left the FBI after nearly a year. The non-traditional structure of the co-deputy role remained in place, and Bongino was later succeeded by Chris Raia, a veteran FBI special agent whose background aligns more closely with traditional leadership roles at the bureau.

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