Robert Mueller Has Died

Robert Mueller Has Died Robert Mueller, former FBI Director and Special Counsel, has died at the age of 81. He was appointed Special Counsel to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election, a role he undertook after a significant tenure as FBI Director where he initiated reforms and led the bureau through the post-9/11 shift to counter-terrorism. Donald Trump expressed gladness over Mueller’s death.

• Robert Mueller, former Special Counsel and FBI Director, has died at 81.
• Mueller led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US election.
• Donald Trump characterized the investigation as a “witch hunt.”
• Mueller served as FBI Director for 12 years, appointed by President George W. Bush, and initiated reforms.
• His tenure as FBI Director included the shift in focus to counter-terrorism after 9/11.
• He remained in his FBI role past his initial term at the request of President Barack Obama.
• Mueller returned to public service as Special Counsel at the request of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
• His investigation lasted nearly two years and was highly significant and controversial.
• He maintained a low public profile during the investigation.
• Donald Trump posted on Truth Social expressing gladness over Mueller’s death.