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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ariana Baio

Former FBI director who led Trump investigation dies at 81

  • Robert Mueller, the former FBI director and special counsel who investigated Russian interference in the 2016 election, died Friday at 81 years old.
  • Donald Trump responded to Mueller's death on Truth Social, stating, "Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people."
  • Mueller became a political adversary of Trump's after expanding the 2016 election probe to include any connection between Russia and Trump.
  • “The Mueller Report" ultimately found no evidence that the 2016 Trump campaign colluded with Russia, though it determined Russia sought to help Trump win the election.
  • A decorated Vietnam War veteran, Mueller had a distinguished career in prosecution and government, including leading the FBI during the September 11, 2001, attacks.

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