No, there is no factual basis for such a statement: Robert
Former Special Counsel and ex-FBI Director Robert S. III, who led the two-year investigation into Russian interference in U.S.-elections tied to his campaign against then-President-elect Donald J., has died at age 81 according to a family statement released by Associated Press on March 20th following diagnosis disclosures made earlier that year; President Trump responded with shockingly public celebration, stating "I'm glad he's dead" in multiple languages across major news outlets including Politico and The New York Times.
Key Points
-
1Robert Mueller, former FBI director who led the investigation into Russian interference in President Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and ties between Russia and his team.
-
2Mueller passed away recently at age 81 following a diagnosis disclosed by family members earlier this year. His death has been confirmed across multiple international news outlets including Politico.eu, Chicago Sun-Times, Stern.de.,
-
3"I am glad he is dead" was the four-word message former President Donald Trump posted on social media upon hearing of Mueller's passing.
-
4Mueller previously led a two-year investigation that documented Russia's interference in U.S. elections but notably did not bring criminal charges against sitting president-elect or current presidents.
Developments
Perspectives
Robert Mueller, the special counsel whose investigation of President Donald Trump kept America transfixed for two years and documented Russia's interference in the election but opted not to bring criminal charges against a sitting president, has died at age 81.
— [Mar 21, 13:54] Robert Mueller: Former FBI director dies at 81 (Arynews)"Bine" ma bucur caţa murit
— [Mar 21, 17:33] Trumps utspel efter Muellers död: 'Glad att han a\u0159 ddo' (Tv4.se)"Me alegro de que este muerto"
— (Lopezdoriga)