Robert Mueller — Princeton graduate, Vietnam Marine who saved a comrade's life under fire, Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient, FBI Director for 12 years under both Bush and Obama (unanimously confirmed twice), Special Counsel who investigated Russian election interference — died on March 20, 2026 at age 81 from complications related to Parkinson's disease.
Trump posted on Truth Social: “Robert Mueller just died. Good, I'm glad he's dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!” The response was swift and bipartisan. George W. Bush called Mueller a man who “dedicated his life to public service.” Obama praised his “relentless commitment to the rule of law.”
Fox News analyst Brit Hume said: “This is the kind of stuff Trump does that makes people not just oppose him but hate him. There was no need to say anything.” Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) called it “clearly wrong and unchristian behavior.” Chris Christie said it “shows you how completely self-consumed the president is.”
Fox News mentioned Mueller's death at least six times on air without ever quoting Trump's celebration — a notable editorial choice by the network most sympathetic to the president, effectively acknowledging the statement was too cruel to broadcast.