Andrew Bailey has been appointed as Co-Deputy Director of the FBI, joining Dan Bongino in this unusual role. Supporters, including FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, praised Bailey's qualifications, citing his experience as a state attorney general and war veteran. Confusion arose among current and former FBI agents due to the novelty of a co-deputy director position. The potential conflict regarding the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and Trump’s chaotic approach to appointments adds complexity to this decision.
"I am thrilled to welcome Andrew Bailey as Co-Deputy Director of the FBI," Bondi said. "He has served as a distinguished state attorney general and is a decorated war veteran, bringing expertise and dedication to service. His leadership and commitment to country will be a tremendous asset as we work together to advance President Trump's mission."
The New York Times reported that Bailey's mysterious appointment has 'bewildered many current and former F.B.I. agents, who said they had never heard of a co-deputy director.'
This strange move isn't necessarily a dig at Bongino. It could be part of Trump's maximum-chaos approach to governing. As the Times noted, 'Mr. Trump has a tendency to appoint one person to multiple high-level positions.'
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