politics
March 25, 2026
Trump Owes Mueller
The president may resent the former special counsel, but he is also indebted to him.
TL;DR
- President Trump expressed joy at the death of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
- This reaction is consistent with Trump's pattern of making inappropriate comments after the deaths of public figures.
- Mueller's investigation into Russian interference did not establish that the Trump campaign conspired with Russia.
- Mueller's report concluded that a sitting president could not be indicted, a stance that protected Trump.
- The article contrasts Mueller's approach with Robert Hur's investigation into Joe Biden, highlighting Hur's more direct, politically damaging assessment.
- Mueller's reticence and adherence to legal norms are presented as reasons why Trump could dismiss the investigation's findings.
- The author suggests Trump's continued grievance stems from unanswered questions about Russia's interference and Trump's potential pro-Russia policies.
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