Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81
A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election
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"I'm glad he's dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"one of the finest directors in the history of the FBI"
— Barack Obama , Politician
"A great American died today, one I was lucky enough to learn from and stand beside."
— James Comey , Other
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Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
James Comey is a former FBI Director.
Robert Mueller was a special counsel known for his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
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A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election
Donald Trump marked the announcement of the death of former Federal Bureau of Investigation director Robert Mueller, who died from Parkinson's disease at the age of 81, with an unusual eulogy – a scathing post on his social media platform. "Robert Mueller just died. Good, I'm glad he's dead ... !" wrote the president of the United ... . Trump was clearly not referring to the ... .
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