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Trump, Mueller, and the Claims Circulating Online After the death of Robert Mueller, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social: “Robert Mueller just died. Good, I'm glad he's dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!” The statement quickly sparked debate across social media, especially on X, where users began circulating accusations about Mueller’s career. Some of these claims reference real events that have been misinterpreted, while others are political opinions or unsupported allegations. Below is a breakdown of the most common claims and what evidence actually shows. The Uranium Story: What Actually Happened One claim circulating online is that Mueller “gave nuclear material to Russia.” This allegation stems from a real event during Mueller’s tenure as FBI director. As part of a nuclear-smuggling investigation, the FBI approved the transfer of a very small sample (about 10 grams) of highly enriched uranium to Russia. The material was used as evidence in a criminal case involving nuclear trafficking. It was part of a controlled law-enforcement operation coordinated with multiple U.S. agencies. Experts note the quantity was extremely small and used for forensic comparison in court, not as a strategic transfer of nuclear material. Verdict: ✔ Real event occurred ❌ Frequently misrepresented online as Mueller “giving Russia uranium.” wiki ALERTING GOR OF DELIVERY OF SEIZED HEU DURING SEPTEMBER 21 FBI DIRECTOR'S TRIP TO MOSCOW https://wikileaks.org/plusd/cables/09STATE85588_a.html The Scope of Mueller’s Investigation When Mueller was appointed Special Counsel in 2017, his mandate included: Russian interference in the 2016 election Links between Russia and Trump campaign associates “Any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation.” That last clause is important. It meant investigators could pursue crimes uncovered during the probe even if they were not directly related to Russian election interference. In practice, this led to cases involving: tax crimes lobbying violations false statements to investigators Some cases were prosecuted directly by the special counsel team, while others were referred to different prosecutors. Because of this broad mandate, critics sometimes argue the investigation may have uncovered additional matters that were never publicly detailed. cont...