Andrew Bailey (politician)

Andrew Bailey
Official portrait, 2023
Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Designate
Assuming office
September 8, 2025
PresidentDonald Trump
SucceedingPosition established
Attorney General of Missouri
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
GovernorMike Parson
Mike Kehoe
Preceded byEric Schmitt
Succeeded byCatherine Hanaway (designate)
Personal details
Born1981 (age 43–44)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Jessica
Children4
EducationUniversity of Missouri (BA, JD)
Signature
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsIraq War

Andrew Bailey is an American attorney and Republican politician. He has been the Missouri Attorney General since January 2023. He was picked by Governor Mike Parson.

During his time as attorney general, Bailey has refused to release prisoners after overturned convictions, tried to block abortion in Missouri, and defended former President Donald Trump over his legal problems.[1]

In August 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Bailey as Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).[2] Bailey will resign as Missouri Attorney General on September 8, 2025.[3]

References

  1. "Missouri AG Bailey joins shows hosted by Trump co-defendant in election conspiracy case". Kansas City Star. 2023.
  2. Singman, Brook (August 18, 2025). "Bondi, Patel tap Missouri AG as additional FBI co-deputy director alongside Bongino". Fox News. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  3. "Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey Announces Resignation In Order To Accept Federal Position". August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.