Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Trump Appoints Bailey as FBI Co-Deputy Amidst Controversy
President Trump appointed Andrew Bailey as a co-deputy director at the FBI.
This is a new position where he'll share power.
This happened during a fight over how the government dealt with files about Jeffrey Epstein, which upset some people.
Some think Dan Bongino, the current deputy, might lose his job because of the disagreements.
Bailey, who used to be Missouri's Attorney General, is seen as loyal to Trump and starts his new job on September 8th.
The situation is still unfolding.
Andrew Bailey appointed FBI co-deputy director, a rare power-sharing role.
The appointment follows controversy over the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Bailey's appointment is seen as a Trump loyalist move, effective September 8th.
Dan Bongino's future at the FBI is uncertain following the appointment.
Bongino and Bondi had disagreements over the handling of the Epstein files.
- Who
- Andrew Bailey, Dan Bongino, Donald Trump, and Pam Bondi.
- What
- Andrew Bailey appointed FBI co-deputy director.
- When
- Appointment announced; effective September 8.
- Where
- FBI.
- Why
- Unclear; amid controversy over Jeffrey Epstein files.
- New Role
- FBI Co-Deputy Director
- Appointee
- Andrew Bailey
- Former Role
- Missouri Attorney General
- Current Deputy
- Dan Bongino
- Effective Date
- September 8
Sources
US: Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey named FBI’s Co-Deputy Director
US: Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey named FBI's Co-Deputy Director
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