Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has been appointed as co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, joining Dan Bongino in the bureau's leadership. The appointment was announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, and confirmed by multiple sources including Fox News and the Trump administration. Bailey, a Republican and ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, is resigning from his role as Missouri Attorney General to take up the new federal position. His prosecutorial background is expected to support the FBI as it ramps up major investigations and cases. The move adds a second deputy director role alongside Bongino, reflecting an expansion of the FBI's leadership team. Bailey has been noted for his strong stances on law enforcement, support for the Second Amendment, and his previous criticisms of the handling of classified documents. The appointment comes amid internal tensions within the bureau and is seen as part of an effort to bolster the FBI's operational capacity. Some sources suggest Bailey's tenure as co-deputy director may be temporary, and there is speculation about future leadership changes within the FBI. The decision follows reported clashes involving Bongino and Bondi over sensitive files. The Trump administration's move to install Bailey is described as an "all hands on deck" approach to ongoing investigations, including those related to the Russiagate probe.