Andrew Bailey Named FBI Co-Deputy Director Alongside Dan Bongino
CBS NewsSeptember 5, 20253 min12,163 views
8 connectionsΒ·11 entities in this videoβNew FBI Leadership Appointment
- π― Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has been appointed as a co-deputy director of the FBI.
- π€ Bailey will serve alongside the current deputy director, Dan Bongino.
- ποΈ This appointment was announced by the Trump administration.
Background and Experience
- βοΈ Bailey previously asked the Supreme Court to block sentencing in a criminal case against President Trump in 2024.
- ποΈ Bailey is an Army veteran and former prosecutor in Missouri.
- π’ Neither Bailey nor Bongino have prior experience running an organization of the FBI's size or serving as FBI officers/agents.
Implications of the Appointment
- β‘ The move is seen as surprising, potentially alleviating the burden on Bongino for day-to-day operations.
- π¨ It is also viewed as a political appointment, bringing a Trump ally into federal law enforcement.
- π This appointment occurs amidst ongoing scrutiny of the FBI and DOJ, including issues related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
National Guard Deployment in D.C.
- π‘οΈ The National Guard is being deployed to patrol Metro stations, the Capitol, and the White House.
- πΆββοΈ These officers are in an administrative assistance role and are not making arrests.
- π£οΈ The mayor of Washington D.C. has stated that the initial deployment was sufficient and questioned the need for additional troops.
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