After decades building a reputation for quiet rectitude, he became a political target as the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Robert Mueller III testifies before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on Capitol Hill in July 2019 about the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post)
Robert S. Mueller III, a career prosecutor who became a central figure in two searing national traumas, first as FBI director in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and later as special counsel investigating ties between President Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia, died Friday. He was 81.
Mr. Mueller’s family confirmed his death in a statement Saturday to the Associated Press. Mr. Mueller had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021, according to a statement his family shared with the New York Times last year.
The comments reflect a strong admiration for Robert Mueller, highlighting his integrity, service, and patriotism, contrasting sharply with the disdain expressed for President Donald Trump’s reaction to Mueller’s death. Many commenters criticize Trump’s lack of decorum and… Show more
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