Former FBI director and former prosecutor who led the historic investigation into the alleged Russian government's interference in the current U.S. President Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign, Robert Mueller, died on Friday at the age of 81, his family reported on Saturday. His family had reported last year that Mueller had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. 'With deep sadness, we share the news of Bob's passing last night,' his family said in a statement. In turn, upon learning the news, Trump wrote a short and cruel message on social media in which he expressed his joy at Mueller's death after the news broke. 'Robert Mueller just died. Good, I'm glad he's dead.'
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller Dies at 81
Former FBI Director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who led the investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election, has died at the age of 81. His death was confirmed by his family, and Donald Trump publicly expressed joy over the news.