Family says Mueller, who also examined Russian interference in 2016 election that Trump won, ‘passed away last night’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxRobert Mueller, the former special counsel who investigated Russian interference in 2016 and links bet ween Donald Trump and Moscow, has died his family said Saturday. He was 81.A statement from Mueller’s family, relayed by the New York Times on X, said: “With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away last night. His family asks that their privacy be respected.” Continue reading... ...read more read less