Special counsel appointed to oversee Trump-Russia investigation – politics live Read moreMueller, 72, was appointed FBI director by George W Bush and served 12 years, including for the majority of Barack Obama’s presidency. As special counsel, Mueller will command broad powers, including the power to subpoena documents and prosecute any crimes, independent of Congress. Who is Robert Mueller, the Trump-Russia investigation's special counsel? Read moreTrump has vehemently opposed the appointment of a special counsel, calling the investigation a waste of taxpayer money. After his time at the FBI, Mueller worked for the Washington-based private law firm of WilmerHale, a position he has resigned.

Source: The Guardian May 17, 2017 22:18 UTC