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Robert Mueller
Robert Mueller
Federal Bureau of Investigation · Public domain · source
NameRobert Mueller
CaptionOfficial portrait as FBI Director
Office6th Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
PresidentGeorge W. Bush, Barack Obama
Term startSeptember 4, 2001
Term endSeptember 4, 2013
PredecessorLouis Freeh
SuccessorJames Comey
Office1United States Attorney for the Northern District of California
President1George H. W. Bush
Term start11990
Term end11993
Predecessor1Joseph P. Russoniello
Successor1Michael J. Yamaguchi
Birth date7 August 1944
Birth placeNew York City, New York, U.S.
EducationPrinceton University (BA), New York University (MA), University of Virginia (JD)
SpouseAnn Cabell Standish, 1966
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Serviceyears1968–1971
RankCaptain
Unit1st Marine Division
BattlesVietnam War
AwardsBronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon

Robert Mueller served as the sixth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2001 to 2013, appointed by President George W. Bush and retained by President Barack Obama. He is widely known for his service as the Special Counsel overseeing the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections. A decorated United States Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, Mueller built a reputation as a formidable, nonpartisan prosecutor and law enforcement leader across several decades in the United States Department of Justice.

Early life and education

Born in New York City, he attended St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Princeton University in 1966, where he was captain of the varsity lacrosse team. After graduating, he entered the Marine Corps through the Platoon Leaders Class program, serving as an officer with the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam and receiving the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and a Purple Heart. Following his military service, he earned a Master of Arts in international relations from New York University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law.

He began his legal career as a litigator at the firm Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro in San Francisco. In 1976, he joined the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California as an assistant United States Attorney, prosecuting major racketeering, securities fraud, and money-laundering cases. He moved to Boston in 1982 to serve as an assistant to Attorney General William French Smith, later becoming the United States Attorney for Massachusetts in 1986. After a return to private practice, he was appointed by President George H. W. Bush as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of California in 1990, overseeing significant prosecutions. He later served as an assistant United States Attorney General in charge of the Criminal Division under Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder during the Clinton administration.

Director of the FBI

Nominated by President George W. Bush, he was confirmed by the United States Senate and sworn in as FBI Director on September 4, 2001, just one week before the September 11 attacks. His tenure was immediately defined by transforming the FBI's primary mission from law enforcement to terrorism prevention, a shift mandated by the USA PATRIOT Act. He oversaw major investigations into Al-Qaeda, the Anthrax attacks of 2001, and corporate fraud cases like Enron. His leadership was marked by efforts to modernize the bureau's technology and intelligence capabilities. In a rare bipartisan move, President Barack Obama requested and Congress approved a two-year extension of his term in 2011, allowing him to serve a total of twelve years.

Special Counsel investigation

In May 2017, following the dismissal of FBI Director James Comey, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed him as Special Counsel for the Department of Justice to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election and related matters. His team, which included seasoned prosecutors like Andrew Weissmann and Michael Dreeben, issued indictments against several Russian intelligence officers, Russian entities, and key figures associated with the Trump campaign, including Paul Manafort, Rick Gates, Michael Flynn, and George Papadopoulos. The investigation concluded in March 2019 with the submission of the Mueller Report to Attorney General William Barr, which did not establish a criminal conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia but detailed multiple instances of potential obstruction of justice.

Later activities and legacy

After the conclusion of the Special Counsel investigation, he returned to private life but was briefly called to testify before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees in July 2019. His career is frequently cited as a model of apolitical public service, integrity, and dedication to the rule of law. He has received numerous awards, including the J. Edgar Hoover Award and the Department of Justice Distinguished Service Award. His tenure at the FBI and his role as Special Counsel have cemented his place as a central figure in early 21st-century American political and legal history.

Category:1944 births Category:Living people Category:Directors of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Category:United States special counsel