A recent report about Robert Mueller’s health has come under scrutiny as claims made by his family and the media are challenged by multiple sources with insider knowledge. Paul Sperry, a reporter for RealClearInvestigations, asserts that Mueller, the former FBI Director and special counsel for the Trump-Russia investigation, has been living in a memory-care facility for several years due to significant health issues.
Mueller, now 80, was supposed to appear for a deposition on September 2 concerning the FBI investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. However, given reports regarding his declining health, it appears that might not be possible. Sperry highlighted, “The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Robert Mueller to appear for a Sept. 2 deposition to provide details from an FBI investigation of Jeffrey Epstein from decades ago — even though sources tell me Mueller has been living in a memory-care facility for the past few years.”
In a statement to The New York Times, Mueller’s family claimed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease four years ago, noting, “Bob was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the summer of 2021. He retired from the practice of law at the end of that year. He taught at his law school alma mater during the fall of both 2021 and 2022, and he retired at the end of 2022.” Yet, this account has been called into question.
Insiders and legal professionals familiar with Mueller’s situation indicate that he did not actually teach the classes mentioned. Paul Sperry reported, “Lawyers tell me Robert Mueller didn’t actually teach the 2021 college course ‘The Mueller Report and the Role of the Special Counsel’ at University of Virginia Law School because of mental decline, and deputy prosecutor Aaron Zebley had to step in with others to teach classes.” This counters the narrative that has been presented by the Mueller family.
Furthermore, those who worked alongside Mueller during the special counsel’s investigation from 2017 to 2019 are echoing these concerns. They state that claims of Mueller being fully in command of his team are misleading at best. Sperry noted, “Now that it has come out Mueller’s been incapacitated for several years, NY Times is running interference, claiming ‘he was sharp and fully in command of his team and made all of its major investigative decisions.’ But lawyers who worked with the SCO from 2017 to 2019 told me neither is true.”
These accounts draw attention to Mueller’s performance during his public appearance in 2019 before Congress, where he appeared confused and uncertain. Observers noted that he frequently flipped through his notes, which suggested a disconnect from his role at that moment. This has led many to conclude that the narrative surrounding the integrity of the Russia investigation may not be as solid as once thought.
In light of this new information, the credibility of the Mueller family’s statements about his health continues to dwindle. As more evidence comes to light regarding his mental state and abilities, the implications for the narrative surrounding the investigation and his participation raise significant questions. Public interest remains on how these developments will influence the ongoing discourse around the Trump-Russia allegations and the varying accounts of Mueller’s role in it all.
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