Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, has died at 81. He led the FBI after 9/11 and investigated Russia ties to Trump’s 2016 campaign.
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller Dies at 81
Robert S. Mueller III, the former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has died at the age of 81, his family confirmed.
In a statement released Saturday, his family said he passed away Friday night and asked for privacy during this time.
Mueller was widely known for his leadership of the FBI in the years following the September 11 attacks, where he helped reshape the agency’s focus toward counterterrorism and national security.
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After leaving the FBI, he later served as special counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice, leading a high-profile investigation into potential connections between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
His family also shared that Mueller had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021. Following his diagnosis, he stepped away from legal practice and later retired fully in 2022 after spending time teaching at his alma mater.
Mueller’s career in public service spanned decades, earning him recognition as a key figure in modern U.S. law enforcement and national security.
Following news of his death, President Donald Trump reacted publicly on social media.
Mueller is remembered for his long-standing role in shaping federal investigative work and his contributions to national security efforts.
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