{"id":1211,"date":"2026-09-28T15:20:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T15:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stjosephconnect.com\/?sjc_news=former-missouri-ag-andrew-bailey-leaving-fbi-post"},"modified":"2026-09-28T15:20:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T15:20:55","slug":"former-missouri-ag-andrew-bailey-leaving-fbi-post","status":"publish","type":"sjc_news","link":"https:\/\/www.stjosephconnect.com\/?sjc_news=former-missouri-ag-andrew-bailey-leaving-fbi-post","title":{"rendered":"Former Missouri AG Andrew Bailey leaving FBI post"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By: Lucas Geisler<\/p>\n

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — A former Missouri attorney general is leaving his job at the FBI in Washington D.C.<\/p>\n

Andrew Bailey announced on X Monday morning that he would be stepping down as deputy FBI director to return to Missouri and his family. Bailey thanked Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI director Kash Patel in his announcement.<\/p>\n

“Under President Trump\u2019s leadership, we have delivered historic results in our mission to Make America Safe Again,” Bailey said. “With great pride in what we have accomplished, I am announcing that I am stepping down to return to my family in Missouri. I am confident Director Patel will continue to reform the FBI, combat violent crime, defend the homeland, ensure strong organizational accountability, and restore public trust in this institution of excellence.”<\/p>\n

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I want to thank President Trump, @AGToddBlanche<\/a>, and @FBIDirectorKash<\/a> for the opportunity to serve in the FBI. Under President Trump\u2019s leadership, we have delivered historic results in our mission to Make America Safe Again. With great pride in what we have accomplished, I am\u2026<\/p>\n

— Andrew Bailey (@AndrewBaileyMO) September 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n