Robert Mueller, Former FBI Director Who Led Trump Inquiry, Dies at 81
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Robert S. Mueller III, former FBI director and special counsel in the Russia investigation, died at age 81; his family confirmed the death without disclosing the cause or location.
- Mueller led the FBI for 12 years, overseeing major reforms to transform it into a modern intelligence agency focused on national security and civil liberties.
- As special counsel, Mueller issued politically sensitive indictments related to Russia's interference in the 2016 election but did not conclusively accuse or exonerate President Trump of a crime.
- President Trump reacted harshly to Mueller's death, expressing relief on social media that Mueller could no longer "hurt innocent people."
- Mueller and his counterterrorism team were notable for exposing abuses at CIA secret
