Trump considered Mueller for FBI director before he was named special counsel: report
President Trump was considering former FBI Director Robert Mueller to replace James Comey atop the bureau before Mueller was named as special counsel to oversee the investigation into Russian election interference, NPR reported Friday. Mueller met with Justice Department and White House officials about leading the FBI again after Trump fired Comey in early May, the report…
Special Counsel Robert Mueller Had Been On White House Shortlist To Run FBI
The Trump White House had been considering Robert Mueller to lead the FBI. Then, the Justice Department moved in and asked him to serve as special counsel in its Russia investigation.
https://www.fbi.gov/history/directors
“Congress passed Public Law 94-503, limiting the FBI Director to a single term of no longer than 10 years.”
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