ProPublica's article examines the actions of Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, highlighting his focus on culture war issues. Bailey frequently used his office to challenge diversity initiatives and LGBTQ+ protections, often framing his actions in combative terms. He investigated Media Matters, a media watchdog, and sought to lift gag orders on Donald Trump. Bailey’s actions were often seen as politically motivated, diverging from the traditional role of an attorney general. He was criticized for misrepresenting facts and pursuing cases that experts considered unlikely to succeed. This approach contrasted with his predecessors and other attorneys general. Bailey’s office was less focused on traditional duties like defending the state against lawsuits and more focused on making political points. Ultimately, Bailey's tenure was marked by a partisan approach, ultimately ending with him taking at position in the FBI. Bailey's conduct was a point of stark contrast between apolitical and politically charged actions in Missouri.