Andrew Bailey (politician)
Andrew Bailey | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation | |
Designate | |
| Assuming office September 8, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Succeeding | Position established |
| Attorney General of Missouri | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Governor | Mike Parson Mike Kehoe |
| Preceded by | Eric Schmitt |
| Succeeded by | Catherine Hanaway (designate) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1981 (age 43–44) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jessica |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Missouri (BA, JD) |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | Iraq 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
- ↑ "Missouri AG Bailey joins shows hosted by Trump co-defendant in election conspiracy case". Kansas City Star. 2023.
- ↑ Singman, Brook (August 18, 2025). "Bondi, Patel tap Missouri AG as additional FBI co-deputy director alongside Bongino". Fox News. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey Announces Resignation In Order To Accept Federal Position". August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.