Robert Mueller, special counsel who probed but did not charge Trump, dies at 81 - Reuters

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Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel who led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, has died at age 81. Appointed in 2017, Mueller's probe investigated potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, leading to several criminal cases involving individuals close to Trump.

In a highly controversial move, Donald Trump posted a celebratory message on Truth Social regarding the death of Robert Mueller, sparking an outpouring of support from his far-right base. Trump's supporters, including figures like Laura Loomer and Mike Cernovich, echoed or intensified his harsh sentiment, portraying Mueller as an enemy.

Following the death of Robert Mueller at age 81 from Parkinson’s disease, former President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to post a harsh message, expressing relief over Mueller’s passing. Trump’s hostility stems from Mueller’s role as special prosecutor in the 2017–2019 investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The Mueller investigation confirmed Russian attempts to influence the election and led to the indictment of 25 Russian nationals and the conviction of several of Trump's aides. However, the probe did not find concrete evidence of collusion between Trump's campaign and Russia. Mueller, a respected former FBI director and Vietnam veteran, held high bipartisan regard for his decades-long public service. Appointed by Trump’s own Department of Justice, his report became a point of intense political controversy. Trump widely labeled it a “witch hunt” after Attorney General William Barr summarized it in a way that emphasized the absence of collusion and downplayed possible obstruction of justice. Mueller’s distinguished career included extending his term under President Obama and resisting overreach during the Bush administration. Despite this record, Trump's reaction to his death underscores his ongoing personal vendetta against those involved in the Russia investigation.

Robert S. Mueller III, former FBI Director and special counsel in the Russia-Trump campaign investigation, has died at 81. He led the FBI from 2001 to 2013 and later investigated ties between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.

Robert Mueller, tidligere FBI-direktør, er død i en alder av 81 år. Familien opplyste at han døde fredag kveld og ber om respekt for privatlivet. Årsaken til dødsfallet er foreløpig ukjent, men Mueller hadde tidligere blitt diagnostisert med Parkinsons sykdom.