The famously disciplined and no-nonsense former head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Robert Mueller, has died at the age of 81 on Saturday according to media reports.
His death has been confirmed by reliable sources. Journalists from MS NOW and The New York Times confirmed this through their statements. However, no official cause of death has been revealed.
He was a veteran of Vietnam War, and it is said that he was living with Parkinson’s disease for some time.
FBI was led by Mueller for 12 years. He led FBI through a critical time which was the aftermath of September 11 attacks. He retired in 2013.
However, after retiring he was called back into public service in 2017 as special counsel. This was after the dismissing of then FBI director James Comey by President Donald Trump.
He investigated into the Russian interference in the 2016 US Presidential Elections for 22 months. The investigation resulted in charges against 34 entities and individuals. It included Russian intelligence officials and Trump associates.
According to the probe document there were extensive efforts by Russia to influence the election. However, it did not establish a criminal conspiracy between Russian government and Trump’s campaign.
Mueller also examined possible obstruction of justice by Trump. However, he did not fully exonerate him.
The findings were released in 2019 and were a detailed 448-page report. It became the defining document of Trump’s first presidency.
He was known for his reserved demeanour and strict adherence to legal procedure, completely opposite to Trump’s combative style.
After the news of his death Trump posted a controversial reaction on Truth Social. The reaction underscores the enduring political tensions tied to Mueller’s legacy.
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