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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as Special Counsel to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election and any links between Russia and the Trump campaign. The appointment came just 8 days after Trump fired James Comey. Mueller was given broad authority including the power to prosecute federal crimes arising from the investigation. The appointment was widely praised across the political spectrum given Mueller's reputation for integrity and independence.
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June 11, 2026
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