politics

March 25, 2026

Trump Owes Mueller

The president may resent the former special counsel, but he is also indebted to him.

Trump Owes Mueller

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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