URGENT: Missouri's Andrew Bailey to Face FBI Probe Amid Trump Ties and Anti-Abortion Stance

BREAKING NEWS Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to Face FBI Probe Amid Trump Ties and Anti-Abortion Stance Andrew Bailey, the outgoing Missouri Attorney General, is set to take on a new role as co-deputy director at the FBI on Monday. However, his appointment has sparked an urgent investigation by the FBI itself. Bailey's ties to former President Donald Trump and his stance against abortion have raised concerns among Democrats and some Republicans. The FBI probe is expected to examine Bailey's actions while in office, including lawsuits filed on culture-war issues and his defense of Trump. As Missouri's Attorney General since January 2023, Bailey has been criticized for using his office to push anti-abortion policies despite voter support for abortion rights. His resignation from the state position takes effect Monday, coinciding with his start at the FBI. The FBI is currently facing heavy turnover under President Biden and Attorney General Pam Bondi, with accusations of abusing its powers to punish Trump opponents and mishandling information about convicted trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's case. This development comes as a surprise given Bailey's recent appointment to the FBI. The agency has not commented on the investigation or Bailey's role in it. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*