Robert Mueller
FBI Director and American lawyer
Born
August 7th, 1944
81 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 6th Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2001 to 2013. Oversaw the FBI during the September 11 attacks and the subsequent shift in priorities towards counterterrorism. Practiced law in various capacities and was appointed as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California before leading the FBI. After leaving the FBI, served as Special Counsel for the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Directed the FBI during the 9/11 attacks
Led the investigation into Russian election interference
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