Andrew Bailey Departs FBI Deputy Director Role, Plans Return to Missouri

Bakersfield, CA, September 28, 2026 — Andrew Bailey, who served as an FBI deputy director, is stepping down from his role. His departure comes after a tenure of just over one year as deputy director.

Bailey has indicated plans to return to Missouri. The exact timeline for his departure from the FBI and his return to Missouri was not specified in the information provided.

The position of FBI deputy director is a high-ranking role within the Federal Bureau of Investigation, overseeing significant operational aspects of the agency. The circumstances leading to Bailey’s resignation were not detailed, and specific reasons for his decision to leave the federal agency were not publicly disclosed.

Bailey’s time as deputy director marked a significant period within the FBI’s leadership. Further details regarding his successor or the transition plan for the deputy director role have not yet been released. Information regarding his previous professional background or future plans in Missouri beyond his stated intention to return to the state was also not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.

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