WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former FBI Director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller has died at the age of 81, according to a statement from his family. Mueller led the FBI from 2001 to 2013, overseeing the agency through the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, and later served as special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Mueller’s family confirmed he passed away Friday and requested privacy. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021, with the diagnosis publicly disclosed in 2025. His career spanned decades in federal law enforcement, including his leadership of the high-profile investigation into potential ties between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia.
Following news of Mueller’s death, President Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social that drew attention and criticism. Trump wrote he was “glad” Mueller had died, adding that he believed Mueller “can no longer hurt innocent people.” The comments reflect longstanding tensions between Trump and Mueller stemming from the special counsel investigation.
Mueller’s legacy remains closely tied to both his leadership of the FBI during a pivotal period and his role in one of the most consequential political investigations in recent U.S. history.
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