Robert Mueller, Former Special Counsel, Dies at Age 81

Robert Mueller, the former special counsel who investigated Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, has died at 81. His family announced his passing on March 20, 2026. Mueller's 448-page report issued in April 2019 highlighted significant contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia but did not find evidence of a criminal conspiracy. His investigations led to criminal charges against six associates of former President Donald Trump. Mueller was previously the second-longest-serving director of the FBI, holding the position for 12 years.