Andrew Bailey, one of the FBI's two deputy directors, announced his resignation on September 28, 2026, after serving in the position for just over a year. The resignation marks another departure from the upper ranks of the federal law enforcement agency.
Andrew Bailey, co-deputy director of the FBI and member of a three-person leadership team at the bureau, announced his departure on September 28 after barely a year in the position. He is returning to Missouri to spend time with his family.
Andrew Bailey, the FBI's co-deputy director who held the newly created position since September 2025, announced his resignation on September 28 after barely a year in the role. Bailey, who oversaw some of Trump's election crackdown investigations, said he was stepping down to spend time with his family.