politics
March 21, 2026
Robert Mueller Has Died
According to foreign media, Robert Mueller, former special counsel at the Department of Justice who previously served as FBI director, has died. He was 81 years old.
TL;DR
- 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.
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