It’s heartening to gun homeowners to see that the Trump Administration, fairly the other of the earlier administration, doesn’t fill prime roles in important regulation enforcement businesses with rabid anti-gunners. It’s even higher nonetheless when President Donald Trump appoints strong pro-Second Modification thinkers to such positions.
That’s the case with the current appointment of Missouri Lawyer Normal Andrew Bailey being appointed the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI’s) co-deputy director.
As Missouri’s AG since January 2023, Bailey has been a robust advocate for the Second Modification, actively working to defend it in opposition to encroachments from each federal and native authorities. He has filed lawsuits in opposition to native governments for ordinances that limit gun possession and has challenged federal laws he believes infringe on the rights of Missourians.
Now, his appointment to a prime publish within the FBI is more likely to flip the top of some gun-ban advocates as much more regulation enforcement leaders are unashamedly pro-gun.
U.S. Lawyer Normal Pam Bondi stated she was thrilled to welcome Bailey to the FBI publish.
“He has served as a distinguished legal professional normal for Missouri and is a adorned warfare veteran, bringing experience and dedication to service,” Bondi advised Fox Information Digital. “His management and dedication to nation will probably be an incredible asset as we work collectively to advance President Trump’s mission. Whereas we all know that is undoubtedly an important loss for Missouri, it’s a great acquire for America.”
At the very least one pro-gun group was fast to place out the phrase about how happy it was with Bailey’s appointment to the publish, the place he’ll serve alongside Dan Bongino. Gun Homeowners of America (GOA) had Bailey communicate at its GOALs Convention final yr and stated he is a wonderful choose for the FBI function.
“Lawyer Normal Andrew Bailey has persistently stood with GOA and GOF in difficult authorities infringements on the Second Modification,” Tim Macy, GOA chairman, stated in a press launch. “We’re excited to see a confirmed ally who shares our no compromise mission tackle an lively function in President Trump’s second time period.”
Based on GOA, in his capability as Missouri AG, Bailey joined that group in submitting a lawsuit in opposition to Jackson County, Missouri, for that county’s ban on handgun purchases by adults below 21 and the ban on possession of sure semi-automatic rifles by adults aged 18, 19 and 20 years previous. Actions like that make GOA leaders consider Bailey will probably be an important match within the FBI place.
“The Biden-era FBI made it clear it was no pal to Individuals—particularly gun homeowners—as anti-gunners weaponized the company to undermine our constitutional rights,” stated Erich Platt, GOA senior vp. “We’re assured AG Bailey will assist put a cease to this
abuse and convey the management the FBI desperately wants.”
Bailey has introduced he’ll step away from his AG place on September 8 to take the FBI place.
