Andrew Bailey becomes Missouri Attorney General, says he'll continue lawsuits against Biden

Bailey, who previously served as the general counsel for Gov. Mike Parson’s office, was appointed to replace Eric Schmitt, who became a U.S. Senator on Tuesday. Bailey says he plans to run for a full term in 2024.
For the third time since 2018, Missouri has a new Attorney General.

Andrew Bailey, former general counsel for Gov. Mike Parson’s office, was sworn in Tuesday. He is the 44th person to serve as the state’s Attorney General.

Speaking after his swearing-in ceremony, Bailey mentioned both his work as an attorney and as an Army veteran as experiences showing his devotion to defending the Constitution.

“I have proven a willingness to put my life on the line to do so. And that is a dedication, I will never abandon because our law, our freedoms are worth fighting for,” Bailey said.