Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel are expanding the FBI\u2019s leadership by appointing Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey as Co-Deputy Director, joining Dan Bongino in the role. Bailey, a decorated war veteran and experienced prosecutor, has built a reputation for being tough on crime and strongly supportive of law enforcement.<\/p>\n
Bondi praised Bailey for his \u201cdedication to service,\u201d citing his accomplishments as a state attorney general. Patel said Bailey\u2019s leadership would further President Trump\u2019s law and order agenda, while Bailey himself expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying he is honored to join the effort to \u201cMake America Safe Again.\u201d<\/p>\n
During his tenure in Missouri, Bailey launched an anti-human trafficking task force that handled over 1,100 cases, cleared a backlog of sexual assault forensic kits, and boosted criminal prosecutions by 133%. He also defended police departments in court, called for accountability from public officials, and received endorsements from major law enforcement groups.<\/p>\n
The FBI, under Patel\u2019s leadership in 2025, has already made 19,000 arrests \u2014 double the previous year\u2019s total. These include 1,600 individuals charged with violent crimes against children, 270 human traffickers, and over 1,000 suspects linked to foreign terrorist organizations. The bureau also rescued 4,000 child victims and seized large amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
A senior Trump administration official stated that Bailey will play a crucial role in reducing crime, deporting illegal immigrants, and prosecuting corrupt politicians. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described Trump\u2019s leadership team as \u201cthe best in the business\u201d to help America become the safest country in the world.<\/p>\n