FBI expels agent involved in investigation of President Trump
The FBI reportedly removed President Trump and other leaders involved in the January 6 investigation, raising concerns from the FBI Agents Association.
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who served as special counsel leading the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, has died, his family announced in a statement.
Mr. Mueller was 81 years old. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021, his family told The New York Times in August.
“It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Bob’s passing last night,” Mueller’s family said in a statement. He did not reveal the cause of death, but asked for privacy to be respected.
The news was first reported by MS NOW.
As special counsel, Mueller released a report in 2019 concluding that the Russian government interfered in the 2016 election to help then-presidential candidate Donald Trump defeat Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. However, Mueller found no evidence that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia. Mr. Mueller’s thorough investigation overshadowed much of President Trump’s first term and was frequently criticized by the then-45th president.
The report said Trump tried to influence the investigation and fire Mueller, but Trump administration officials resisted those directives.
“Robert Mueller just passed away. Thank goodness he’s dead. He can’t hurt innocent people anymore!” President Trump said on Truth Social.
This story has been updated with additional information.
