Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey Appointed Co-Deputy Director of FBI: A Champion for Law and Order
The FBI is appointing Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey as a co-deputy director, joining Deputy Director Dan Bongino. Bailey's appointment was praised by Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel for his experience and dedication to service. Bailey's track record includes launching an anti-human trafficking task force and clearing the backlog of Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence (SAFE) kits in Missouri. He has also been a strong advocate for law enforcement and held public officials accountable during his tenure as attorney general.
Bailey's office reported a significant increase in trial court-level criminal prosecutions and has been instrumental in demanding accountability from public officials. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Co-Deputy Director of the FBI and emphasized his commitment to the mission of making America safe again. President Trump's administration aims to prosecute criminals, deport illegal immigrants, and hold corrupt politicians accountable, with Bailey's appointment seen as a valuable addition to achieving these goals.
Under Patel's leadership, the FBI has made significant progress in law enforcement, with 19,000 arrests nationwide, including arrests for violent crimes against children and human traffickers. The FBI has also rescued child victims, seized large quantities of illegal substances, and made arrests of individuals linked to foreign terrorist organizations. The murder rate is on track to be the lowest ever recorded in history, reflecting the administration's focus on law and order.
President Trump's law and order agenda is expanding, with Bondi overseeing the federal takeover of Washington, D.C., and the FBI playing a crucial role in addressing crime in the nation's capital. Nearly 200 arrests have been made in D.C., including murder suspects, drug traffickers, illegal gun offenders, and sexual predators, since the federalization of the city. The administration is committed to making America the safest country in the world, with a strong team dedicated to achieving this goal.