Kash Patel’s FBI right-hand aide suddenly QUITS after ‘tumultuous’ year
Andrew Bailey, a co-deputy director of the FBI under Kash Patel, has announced he is leaving the bureau after about a year. He said he wants to return to his family in Missouri, as the FBI faces concerns about politicisation and public trust.
In a social media post on Monday, Bailey praised the work achieved during his tenure and expressed confidence that Patel would continue reforms, tackle violent crime, defend the country and strengthen accountability. The article provides no further details about Bailey’s departure or who may replace him.
- Co-deputy FBI director Andrew Bailey is leaving after about a year.
- He cited a wish to spend more time with family in Missouri.
- His departure comes as the bureau faces concerns over politicisation.