Robert S. Mueller III has died. He was 81 years old.
The former FBI director who investigated ties between Russia and then-candidate Donald Trump's presidential campaign, passed away last night, with his family sharing the news today.
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View this post on Instagram“With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away” on Friday night, his family said in a statement Saturday, given to The Associated Press. “His family asks that their privacy be respected.”
According to theAP, Mueller began his 12-year tenure with the FBI one week before the Sept. 11 attacks. Serving across presidents of both political parties, Mueller was nominated to the position by President George W. Bush. Because of the timing of his appointment, he transformed the law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force.
Mueller was also the special counsel leading the Justice Department’s probe into whether the Trump campaign illegally worked with Russia to sway the 2016 presidential election outcome. The investigation concluded in 2019, declaring that Russia had indeed interfered with the election.
The investigation became the ire of Trump who repeatedly bashed the probe as a “witch hunt” and a “hoax.” Trump also said Mueller's findings "exonerated" him. Taking to his social media platform today, Trump responded to the news of Mueller’s death.
“Robert Mueller just died. Good, I’m glad he’s dead,” the president wrote. “He can no longer hurt innocent people!”
Bob Mueller's Cause of Death
Mueller was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease several years ago, according to The Hill. His exact cause of death, however, has not been released.
News of his death was first reported by MS NOW.
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