The Trump administration has appointed Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey as co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a role he will share with current deputy director Dan Bongino. The appointment was announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel. Bailey, who has been Missouri's attorney general, is set to resign from his state position to assume the federal role. Sources indicate that Bailey's prosecutorial background is expected to be valuable as the FBI ramps up major cases. This move comes amid internal tensions within the FBI leadership, notably between Bongino and Bondi. Bailey's appointment is viewed as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to strengthen the bureau's leadership. His tenure as Missouri AG was marked by a strong stance on law enforcement and support for conservative causes, including advocacy for the Second Amendment and expressed solidarity with Israel. Catherine Hanaway has been named as Bailey's successor as Missouri attorney general. The decision to add a co-deputy director is an unusual structural change for the FBI, reflecting evolving priorities within the agency under the current administration.