Missouri AG Andrew Bailey to become FBI co-deputy director, joining Bongino

Reports claiming that Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has been appointed as “co-deputy director” of the FBI alongside Dan Bongino are false. The FBI does not have such a role, and neither Bongino nor Kash Patel hold positions at the bureau. In fact, Bongino is a former Secret Service agent and media commentator, while Patel has never served as FBI director. Similarly, Todd Blanche is Donald Trump’s personal attorney, not the deputy attorney general. No credible news outlet has confirmed Bailey’s appointment to the FBI, and there have been no official announcements from the Department of Justice or the bureau. The claims circulating online appear to be fabricated or satirical, not legitimate reporting.