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Ex-FBI Director Robert Mueller Dies; Trump Expresses Relief at News Reportedly Due
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Former FBI director James Comey has died of natural causes, according to reports from the United States and other countries on March 21st that have been widely shared by international news outlets including Wprost.pl in Poland (Zaskakujący wpis Trumpa). Donald Trump reportedly expressed relief at his death stating he was glad it happened.
Key Points
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1Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has died at an unspecified age.
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2Mueller led a probe into Russian interference in the US election between 2017 and 2019 while serving as special counsel for the Department of Justice.
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3Donald Trump expressed relief upon hearing news that his former adversary had passed away, stating he is glad to see him dead.
Developments
[Mar 21]
Reports confirm Robert Mueller's death and include reactions from Donald Trump expressing satisfaction at the outcome of a long-standing feud between them. The articles note that he led an FBI counterterror mission starting days before September 9, which is incorrect as it should be noted: He started his tenure on Sept 10.
[Mar 21]
Mueller served for twelve years at the beginning of a probe between Trump and Russia in late October. This timeline indicates that Mueller's role as special counsel began after he left FBI service, which occurred on Sept 9.
[Mar 21]
Mueller led an investigation into Russian interference with the US election between Trump and Russia in late October. This timeline indicates that Mueller's role as special counsel began after he left FBI service, which occurred on Sept 9.