The move to install a new FBI co-deputy director is radical in more ways than one
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FBI Names Andrew Bailey as Co-Deputy Director
Above: Andrew Bailey, then Missouri's attorney general, during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C. on June 13, 2024. Image copyright: Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg/Getty Images
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Republican narrative
This appointment brings much-needed stability to the FBI during a critical time. Bailey's proven track record as Missouri's attorney general, combined with his military service, makes him perfectly suited to help restore public trust in federal law enforcement. The bureau needs experienced leaders who can focus on the mission rather than getting bogged down in conspiracy theories.
Democratic narrative
The creation of a co-deputy position looks like damage control after Bongino's public disagreement over the Epstein files. The administration's refusal to release these documents has left too many questions unanswered, and now they're shuffling personnel instead of providing transparency. This move raises more concerns about what's really being hidden from the American people.
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