The FBI’s deputy director had sparred with Pam Bondi over the administration’s backtrack on the Epstein files.

Trump named Andrew Bailey FBI co-deputy director on August 18, 2025, alongside Dan Bongino, amid Epstein files tensions. Speculation swirls about Bongino’s status., US News, Times Now

A review of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has sparked a conflict between Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, sources say.

The Justice Department said Monday that Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, an ardent backer of President Donald Trump, had been appointed FBI co-deputy director. Bailey said he would resign as Missouri's top prosecutor to join conservative podcaster Dan Bongino in the bureau's No. 2 spot.