Robert Mueller conducted a criminal inquiry into interference by Russians and possible collusion by Donald Trump’s campaign. Photograph: Charles Dharapak/APRobert Mueller, the former special counsel who investigated links between Donald Trump and Moscow, has died aged 81. “Second, the investigation did not establish that members of the Trump campaign conspired with the Russian Government in its election interference activities. In analysing whether Trump had committed the crime of obstruction of justice, Mueller looked at a series of actions. Mueller, a long-time Republican, faced unremitting attacks by Trump and his allies on his integrity as they tried to discredit the investigation and the special counsel himself.

Source: The Irish Times March 21, 2026 19:29 UTC