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Trump's Mueller Comments Draw Criticism and Defense, Including From Scott Bessent
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has died at 81, prompting widespread criticism of President Trump's controversial comments, with figures like Rachel Maddow assessing his legacy and Fox News' Brit Hume blasting his remarks. Scott Bessent has since defended Trump, suggesting empathy for the president's reaction, which he attributed to the 2022 Mar-a-Lago raid.
22 Mar, 15:44 — 22 Mar, 18:33
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Maddow rebukes Robert Mueller’s legacy as 'wildly outmaneuvered' following his death at 81
Rachel Maddow said Robert Mueller was "wildly outmaneuvered" by Bill Barr after his death at 81 on Saturday, and said that weighed heaviest on his legacy.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago
Scott Bessent says people should have ‘empathy’ for Trump after president celebrated Robert Mueller’s death
Bessent said the president was impacted by a 2022 raid on Mar-a-Lago – which Mueller was not a part of
By Ariana Baio
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