“A blessing for the Missouri Attorney General? Of course! May God bless and keep the Missouri Attorney General…far away from us!
Andrew Bailey stepping down as Missouri attorney general for job in Trump administration
Bailey’s short tenure as attorney general was defined by confrontation with the federal government and local officials, as well as accusations of corruption, incompetence and grandstanding
By: Jason Hancock – August 18, 2025 5:34 pm
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey Announces Resignation In Order To Accept Federal Position
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that he will resign effective on September 8, 2025.
“It has been a humbling privilege to serve as the 44th Attorney General of the State of Missouri, and I am forever grateful to the people of Missouri for the opportunity to represent our state and your families. My life has been defined by a call to service, and I am once again answering that call, this time at the national level. But wherever I am called, Missouri is and always will be home,” said Attorney General Bailey. “I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I extend my deepest gratitude to President Trump and U.S. Attorney General Bondi for the privilege to join in their stated mission to Make America Safe Again.”
Pursuant to Missouri state statute, the Governor possesses the authority to appoint Bailey’s successor, who will complete the remainder of his term. The Attorney General’s Office has coordinated with the Governor’s Office to ensure a seamless process to fill the vacancy and prepare for this transition.
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Andrew Bailey’s departure gives the governor an opportunity to appoint a competent and professional attorney general who will defend the rights of all Missourians instead of wasting taxpayer money on frivolous culture war lawsuits that regularly get laughed out of court. Given the damage that Bailey inflicted on the reputations of both the Attorney General’s Office and the state of Missouri, he will not be missed. While his new role in the Trump administration allows Bailey to take his antics to the national stage, his record of incompetence provides some solace that his impact on the federal system will be limited.House Minority Leader Ashley Aune
D-Kansas City


















