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Andrew Bailey, a co-deputy FBI director under Director Kash Patel, has announced his resignation after approximately one year in the position. In a social media post, Bailey cited the desire to spend more time with family as the reason for his departure, which will be effective this Friday. The move comes amid ongoing concerns about politicization within the FBI and as Director Patel continues efforts to reform the agency and restore public trust.

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Andrew Bailey, a co-deputy director of the FBI and former Missouri attorney general, announced his resignation after just over one year at the bureau. He cited the desire to return to his family in Missouri as the reason for leaving. Bailey joined the FBI under President Donald Trump and Attorney General Todd Blanche, supporting then-FBI Director Kash Patel. In his role, he oversaw investigations related to the 2020 U.S. election integrity. His departure comes amid concerns about politicization within the bureau and questions around its leadership stability.

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- Sign up HERE for our weekly DC Insider newsletter - your guide to what's rocking Washington, rattling the White House and setting tongues wagging on Capitol Hill - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A senior deputy to FBI Director Kash Patel will depart the bureau after roughly one year on the job - news that comes as the preeminent law enforcement agency has struggled to respond to concerns of politicization.

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🔮 - Sign up HERE for our weekly DC Insider newsletter - your guide to what's rocking Washington, rattling the White House and setting tongues wagging on Capitol Hill - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A senior deputy to FBI Director Kash Patel will depart the bureau after roughly one year on the job - news that comes as the preeminent law enforcement agency has struggled to respond to concerns of politicization.

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Andrew Bailey, a co-deputy FBI director, announced his departure from the bureau on social media Monday. asserted

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'With great pride in what we have accomplished, I am announcing that I am stepping down to return to my family in Missouri,' Bailey said, saying his decision was driven by the desire to spend more time with family ' asserted

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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,' he added. asserted

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FBI Director Kash Patel arrives to testify during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on FBI oversight on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. asserted

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