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BumRushDaShow

(170,175 posts)
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 03:26 PM Mar 21

'Disgusting and Despicable' Critics Aghast at Trump Celebrating Robert Mueller's Death

Source: MEDIAite

Mar 21st, 2026, 2:52 pm


President Donald Trump shocked many on Saturday when he openly celebrated the death of former FBI Director Robert Mueller, declaring he was “glad” not long after the news broke.

Mueller’s family confirmed on Saturday that the former special prosecutor died at the age of 81. MS NOW had first reported on Mueller’s death. His passing followed a years-long battle with Parkinson’s.

“Robert Mueller just died. Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!” the president wrote on Truth Social.

Mueller was the special prosecutor who oversaw an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Mueller ultimately concluded Russia had interfered with the intention of pushing Trump for their own benefit. Trump often attacked Mueller and referred to the investigation as a “witch hunt.”. Critics were stunned by Trump’s post on Saturday, even with his history with Mueller. Most simply shared Trump’s message without commenting, but even some conservatives had to comment on how cutthroat the message was.

Read more: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/disgusting-and-despicable-critics-aghast-at-trump-celebrating-robert-muellers-death/

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'Disgusting and Despicable' Critics Aghast at Trump Celebrating Robert Mueller's Death (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Mar 21 OP
Nothing he says surprises me. Mz Pip Mar 21 #1
Yeah, I wasn't surprised, either. ificandream Mar 21 #2
I've hated the man since I first became aware of his existence OKIsItJustMe Mar 21 #10
Actually the majority of the electorate voted for someone else. He squeaked in like a rat with a sub 50 plurality Blues Heron Mar 21 #26
(49.8%) OKIsItJustMe Mar 23 #46
I was just pointing out that your statement that he got a majority of the pop. vote is false. Blues Heron Mar 23 #48
True, he did not get a majority OKIsItJustMe Mar 23 #53
Same, it's unreal how much brainwashing and divisiveness there is out there. Blues Heron Mar 23 #54
I'm not as optimistic OKIsItJustMe Mar 23 #57
He had no intention of being "with them" on January 6th. hamsterjill Mar 21 #33
Accounts of Trump angrily demanding to go to Capitol on January 6 circulated in Secret Service over past year OKIsItJustMe Mar 23 #45
Nope. I don't care what the media says. hamsterjill Mar 23 #47
I trust Cassidy Hutchinson OKIsItJustMe Mar 23 #52
That's your prerogative. hamsterjill Mar 23 #55
WATCH: Trump lunged at agent who said he couldn't go to Capitol amid Jan. 6 violence, aide says OKIsItJustMe Mar 23 #56
No, I don't want to watch. hamsterjill Mar 23 #58
When TFG dies UpInArms Mar 21 #3
A friend of mine lives in Seattle. PSPS Mar 21 #6
Yeah, Traitor Opened the Door.. Now Cha Mar 21 #11
...and Champagne!! lastlib Mar 21 #13
When trump dies, I wish every newspaper in the world brer cat Mar 21 #4
first, i will raise my pinky finger in victory dance and then play the ding dong the witch is dead song. AllaN01Bear Mar 21 #30
One tiny, little man wrote that about Robert Mueller... Marie Marie Mar 21 #34
i'd be happy with the headline "america's nightmare finally over" (even tho we'll be cleaning up his shit for years) nt orleans Mar 22 #40
Simple fact: He's a shitty president because he's a shitty excuse for a human being (nt) William Seger Mar 21 #5
Yes, well, when that fuckhead finally kicks the bucket I'm going to open all my door and windows AZJonnie Mar 21 #7
Lol, I was gonna go with the David Bowie and Mick Jagger version, but greats minds and all steelyboo Mar 21 #9
Do you expect me to believe that there are still people who are shocked Aristus Mar 21 #8
I can't wait until Robert Mueller's FULL UNREDACTED REPORT is finally leaked FakeNoose Mar 21 #12
Me too should be in jail just for that blue blues Mar 21 #25
Celebrate whoever's death you want, Dotard. AZ8theist Mar 21 #14
You better bdamomma Mar 21 #17
No words. There's no words....... AZ8theist Mar 22 #39
"Disgusting and despicable" describes everything he's ever said and done since day one. MIButterfly Mar 21 #15
He's such a POS bdamomma Mar 21 #16
Trump's basic malicious nature... GiqueCee Mar 21 #18
How presidential SpankMe Mar 21 #19
We have a bottle of bourbon aging beautifully. colorado_ufo Mar 21 #20
That comment , must have MW67 Mar 21 #21
Well, I can't say there won't be millions of Americans celebrating the same way when TSF dies. Trueblue Texan Mar 21 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author COL Mustard Mar 21 #23
Showing the intellectual capacity and sensitivity of a jellyfish. Aussie105 Mar 21 #24
My prayer... oldsoldierfadingfast Mar 21 #27
Spit bdamomma Mar 22 #42
Rep. Jason Crow's reply on X red dog 1 Mar 21 #28
Every Republican in office will have the same reaction ThoughtCriminal Mar 21 #29
Kick dalton99a Mar 21 #31
I hate to tell him but I know a lot of people that have planned a huge party when he finally goes. appleannie1 Mar 21 #32
coming from a guy who blew up schoolchildren Skittles Mar 21 #35
Someone needs to ask JD if he thinks Trump is a disgusting person who should be removed mb40 Mar 22 #36
My response was "He never hurt anyone. louis-t Mar 22 #37
That's nothin' compared to what they'll hear when he keels over. JohnnyRingo Mar 22 #38
lol -- cbs is going out of business in may so trump better hurry up and die. orleans Mar 22 #41
Yep ck4829 Mar 23 #50
Sadly, when Trump dies he won't be around to witness the celebrations. sop Mar 22 #43
MaddowBlog-By celebrating Mueller's death, Trump steps on lazy lies he's apparently forgotten LetMyPeopleVote Mar 23 #44
Very disgusting ck4829 Mar 23 #49
What does anyone expect from a pig. Klarkashton Mar 23 #51

ificandream

(11,840 posts)
2. Yeah, I wasn't surprised, either.
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 03:31 PM
Mar 21

I knew he'd come out with some stupid comment. I just didn't realize it would be THAT stupid.

OKIsItJustMe

(21,875 posts)
10. I've hated the man since I first became aware of his existence
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 04:27 PM
Mar 21

However, keep in mind that a majority of the electorate (i.e. "the popular vote”) voted for him, in spite of (for example) him whipping up a mob (he knew to be armed) and directing them to the Capital, to “fight like Hell.” The only reason he wasn’t with them for the assault was he was restrained by his Secret Service detail.

The whole world watched it, many of them live, and yet, a majority of the electorate saw fit to put him back in the Oval Office.

Blues Heron

(8,871 posts)
26. Actually the majority of the electorate voted for someone else. He squeaked in like a rat with a sub 50 plurality
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 08:32 PM
Mar 21

Blues Heron

(8,871 posts)
48. I was just pointing out that your statement that he got a majority of the pop. vote is false.
Mon Mar 23, 2026, 11:47 AM
Mar 23

He got more than Harris, but not a majority.the majority voted for someone other than Trump. So yes, he squeaked in like a rat.

OKIsItJustMe

(21,875 posts)
53. True, he did not get a majority
Mon Mar 23, 2026, 12:21 PM
Mar 23

But (roughly) ½ the electorate voted for him. — That sticks in my craw.

Blues Heron

(8,871 posts)
54. Same, it's unreal how much brainwashing and divisiveness there is out there.
Mon Mar 23, 2026, 12:30 PM
Mar 23

In ten years you won’t be able to find an admitted trump voter I bet

OKIsItJustMe

(21,875 posts)
57. I'm not as optimistic
Mon Mar 23, 2026, 01:16 PM
Mar 23

in 2024, people were looking back four years when the economy was so much better. “January 6” was a patriotic occasion. The rioters were simply tourists, unfairly prosecuted and convicted.

I fear that given another 10 years, our current president will be lauded in much the same way as Ronald Wilson Reagan. “January 6” will become an official holiday, remembered with "Lexington and Concord."

hamsterjill

(17,608 posts)
33. He had no intention of being "with them" on January 6th.
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 11:05 PM
Mar 21

The asshole is too much of a chickenshit to be anywhere that might be violent. He whipped up the crowd and the idiots that follow him did his dirty work FOR him.

OKIsItJustMe

(21,875 posts)
45. Accounts of Trump angrily demanding to go to Capitol on January 6 circulated in Secret Service over past year
Mon Mar 23, 2026, 11:36 AM
Mar 23
https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/01/politics/secret-service-lunging-incident/index.html
Accounts of Trump angrily demanding to go to Capitol on January 6 circulated in Secret Service over past year

By Noah Gray and Zachary Cohen, CNN
Updated 1:24 PM EDT, Sat July 2, 2022

CNN — Then-President Donald Trump angrily demanded to go to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, and berated his protective detail when he didn’t get his way, according to two Secret Service sources who say they heard about the incident from multiple agents, including the driver of the presidential SUV where it occurred.

The sources tell CNN that stories circulated about the incident – including details that are similar to how former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson described it to the House select committee investigating January 6 – in the months immediately afterward the US Capitol attack and before she testified this week.

While the details from those who heard the accounts differ, the Secret Service sources say they were told an angry confrontation did occur. And their accounts align with significant parts of Hutchinson’s testimony, which has been attacked as hearsay by Trump and his allies who also have tried to discredit her overall testimony.

Like Hutchinson, one source, a longtime Secret Service employee, told CNN that the agents relaying the story described Trump as “demanding” and that the former President said something similar to: “I’m the f**king President of the United States, you can’t tell me what to do.” The source said he originally heard that kind of language was used shortly after the incident.

hamsterjill

(17,608 posts)
47. Nope. I don't care what the media says.
Mon Mar 23, 2026, 11:42 AM
Mar 23

Or his possibly compromised Secret Service Detail (that covered for him on his fake ear shooting this time around). This was all for show and he had no real intention of putting himself into any kind of danger. He wants to make it appear that he was "held back", but the reality is that he wanted to sit back in safety and watch the fireworks.

He is too much of a chickenshit. If you disagree, that's your right. But I don't buy the media account.

hamsterjill

(17,608 posts)
55. That's your prerogative.
Mon Mar 23, 2026, 12:45 PM
Mar 23

I don't trust Trump. He's a coward and he would never put himself in harm's way. He's not some brave leader who wanted to be in the middle of the action. He's the biggest coward I've ever seen in my life and I will not EVER give him the respect of thinking he would put himself in the thick of something that could case harm.

Have a great day!

OKIsItJustMe

(21,875 posts)
56. WATCH: Trump lunged at agent who said he couldn't go to Capitol amid Jan. 6 violence, aide says
Mon Mar 23, 2026, 12:48 PM
Mar 23

hamsterjill

(17,608 posts)
58. No, I don't want to watch.
Mon Mar 23, 2026, 06:00 PM
Mar 23

You see - it appears to me that this must be very important to you. Why? Because you have some need to be right????

Because in my thinking, if Trump were actually going to go to the capitol and fight with the mob, that would make him at least have some courage. He could look like a real leader. Since you keep insisting that he did want to go, it's almost like you're trying to defend him, and I will never be a part of something that portrays him in a good light.

Whatever he does is all staged to make HIM look good. He's not ever going to do anything courageous. I hate the asshole and I will not ever give him an inkling of any consideration that he might do something brave. He couldn't even be bothered to pay proper respects to the service personnel killed in the war that he started on a whim.

On January 6th, he knew what he was doing by whipping up the crowd of "the poorly educated" and he may have wanted to sound big, but when it got right down to it, Mr. Bonespurs wouldn't have followed through. He's too chickenshit. Yellow through and through.

If you disagree, that's your right. But constantly sending me videos and links, etc. isn't ever going to change my way of thinking. So, my advice is to let it go.


UpInArms

(55,032 posts)
3. When TFG dies
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Mar 21

(And it cannot happen soon enough), I will celebrate with fireworks and loud music and dance

PSPS

(15,337 posts)
6. A friend of mine lives in Seattle.
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 03:53 PM
Mar 21

They called me after the Superbowl. They hadn't been watching it. They said that they heard a lot of horns honking and fireworks and their first thought was, "what's happening? Did trump die?" They were disappointed to find out it was just celebrating the seahawk's win!

Cha

(319,287 posts)
11. Yeah, Traitor Opened the Door.. Now
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 04:50 PM
Mar 21

Everybody that Loves Democracy and Hates Fascism Gets To Say Right out Loud..

I'M GLAD HE'S DEAD.

lastlib

(28,340 posts)
13. ...and Champagne!!
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 05:19 PM
Mar 21

I have a bottle chilling for just that red-letter day. It should be a national holiday!

brer cat

(27,610 posts)
4. When trump dies, I wish every newspaper in the world
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 03:46 PM
Mar 21

would have a headline: "Good I'm glad he's dead." That a-hole is a total embarrassment!

AllaN01Bear

(29,588 posts)
30. first, i will raise my pinky finger in victory dance and then play the ding dong the witch is dead song.
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 09:39 PM
Mar 21

would love to find his grave and dance oni it .

Marie Marie

(11,349 posts)
34. One tiny, little man wrote that about Robert Mueller...
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 11:20 PM
Mar 21

millions will write that about Trump when he finally croaks. Yeah, so there's that...

orleans

(36,983 posts)
40. i'd be happy with the headline "america's nightmare finally over" (even tho we'll be cleaning up his shit for years) nt
Sun Mar 22, 2026, 03:22 AM
Mar 22

AZJonnie

(3,737 posts)
7. Yes, well, when that fuckhead finally kicks the bucket I'm going to open all my door and windows
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 04:03 PM
Mar 21

and with the Adcom-powered 600W RMS quadrophonic system + 1000W RMS 15" subwoofer, proceed to BLAST at very high volumes, the Van Halen version of "Dancing in the Streets". In fact, I'll turn the mains around so they point at the open window!

This system, with the windows and doors open, should crank loud enough to be heard at the Mormon church that's about 150 yards away

Then my partner and I are literally going to dance in the middle of the street.



There, we're going to shake up a bottle of champagne, pop it, and shoot it all over ourselves like we just won the World Series, and then chug it while we continue to dance to songs like Celebration and Walking On Sunshine. In fact, the mix is already queued up on the streaming service. We'll continue to dance until one or more of my dipshit neighbors comes out to try to fight us. Though I know there's also some liberals around, so I'm hoping it turns into a small flash mob/block party.



In fact, I should probably grab some fireworks next time they're for sale, to store for the occasion

Aristus

(72,252 posts)
8. Do you expect me to believe that there are still people who are shocked
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 04:04 PM
Mar 21

by Trump’s assholery?

FakeNoose

(41,785 posts)
12. I can't wait until Robert Mueller's FULL UNREDACTED REPORT is finally leaked
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 05:03 PM
Mar 21

Maybe it will finally silence the asshole who currently resides at the White House.

AZ8theist

(7,423 posts)
14. Celebrate whoever's death you want, Dotard.
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 05:51 PM
Mar 21

Because there will be a world-wide celebration of UNBELIEVABLE EXUBERANCE when YOU finally CROAK!!!

MIButterfly

(2,829 posts)
15. "Disgusting and despicable" describes everything he's ever said and done since day one.
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 05:54 PM
Mar 21

This is what it took for them to be aghast? I've been aghast since he rode down the escalator in 2015. Although it IS disgusting and despicable, it's just par for the course for him. Who expected anything else at this late stage? Maybe someone who had been in a coma for the past 15 years or someone who had never heard any of his comments before. The rest of us are not surprised by his being as loathsome as he can be; saddened maybe, but certainly not surprised. Don't misunderstand me, it's disheartening that the president of the United States is as vile as he is, but he is exactly who and what he's always been. This is nothing new.

GiqueCee

(4,348 posts)
18. Trump's basic malicious nature...
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 06:07 PM
Mar 21

... is no longer bound by anything even remotely resembling common human decency; he is evil down to his DNA. He is the lowest of the low, though the competition is stiff for that singular, if dubious, distinction. Every asshole that voted for him is in the running. But turd polishers – and there are many – like Lindsey Graham are out in front of that pack of rabid hyenas.

Ya gotta wonder... how do people sink so low that they actually want to be Republicans? They're like dogs that roll in carrion. It's unfathomable.

SpankMe

(3,727 posts)
19. How presidential
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 06:11 PM
Mar 21

When Turnip dies, I might be quoted saying the same thing: “Orange Asshole ® just died. Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!”

colorado_ufo

(6,256 posts)
20. We have a bottle of bourbon aging beautifully.
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 06:16 PM
Mar 21

I will feel no shame in rejoicing in his death, if I outlive him!

MW67

(182 posts)
21. That comment , must have
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 06:22 PM
Mar 21

Really upset the moral majority, Christian right...lol just kidding , remember how they wanted everyone fired and ostracized that said anything remotely close to being glad about Charlie Kirk , crickets now

Trueblue Texan

(4,502 posts)
22. Well, I can't say there won't be millions of Americans celebrating the same way when TSF dies.
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 06:29 PM
Mar 21

In fact, we can't wait. We have bottles of champagne chilling even as we talk about how disgusting TSF is for celebrating a great American's death. The difference will be that unlike the GREAT Robert Mueller, who actually made our nation safer, TSF has made the entire world less safe, less prosperous for working people and deserves every ounce of hate he is getting. Of COURSE we will be celebrating. Mardi Gras ain't got NUTHIN' on the kind of celebrations we'll see when TSF passes!

Response to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Aussie105

(7,966 posts)
24. Showing the intellectual capacity and sensitivity of a jellyfish.
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 08:07 PM
Mar 21

I didn't realize how low he had sunk until he 'jokingly' made that remark about being sneaky at Pearl Harbour to the Japanese PM.

Watching human evolution in reverse, folks!

Soon, reaching amoeba level - unfortunately, amoeba have no known defined lifespan and just replicate by splitting into two.

27. My prayer...
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 08:40 PM
Mar 21

Lord, You know new problems have cropped up lately to hasten my fading out. Should you decide that I have to be sent below, could you please have Trump already there to greet me so I can spit on him?

ThoughtCriminal

(14,743 posts)
29. Every Republican in office will have the same reaction
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 09:27 PM
Mar 21

They will claim they didn't see the post or hear about it.

appleannie1

(5,457 posts)
32. I hate to tell him but I know a lot of people that have planned a huge party when he finally goes.
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 10:43 PM
Mar 21

I don't believe in being "glad" when someone dies but in his case, I will breathe a sigh of relief.

mb40

(8 posts)
36. Someone needs to ask JD if he thinks Trump is a disgusting person who should be removed
Sun Mar 22, 2026, 12:50 AM
Mar 22

“The First Amendment protects a lot of very ugly speech but if you celebrate … Charlie Kirk’s death, you should not be protected from being fired for being a disgusting person,” Vance told Fox News.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/politics/vance-first-amendment-charlie-kirk



JohnnyRingo

(20,894 posts)
38. That's nothin' compared to what they'll hear when he keels over.
Sun Mar 22, 2026, 01:27 AM
Mar 22

It may end up an unofficial national holiday.


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sop

(18,743 posts)
43. Sadly, when Trump dies he won't be around to witness the celebrations.
Sun Mar 22, 2026, 09:09 AM
Mar 22

If only there were some way he could be made aware of the world wide jubilation, a voodoo spell keeping his brain alive after his body dies?

LetMyPeopleVote

(180,248 posts)
44. MaddowBlog-By celebrating Mueller's death, Trump steps on lazy lies he's apparently forgotten
Mon Mar 23, 2026, 11:12 AM
Mar 23

If Mueller “exonerated” him, and his findings “could not have been better” for the president, why is Trump celebrating Mueller’s death?

Remember in 2019, when Trump falsely told the public that Mueller “exonerated” him, and the special counsel’s findings “could not have been better”?

Trump’s celebration of Mueller’s passing suggests he’s forgotten his own lazy lies.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

Steve Benen (@stevebenen.com) 2026-03-23T12:04:38.088Z

https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/by-celebrating-muellers-death-trump-steps-on-lazy-lies-hes-apparently-forgotten

In modern American life, the list of officials and political figures who have enjoy broad and bipartisan support is vanishingly small, but Robert Mueller was on it. Journalist Garrett Graff summarized, “Bob Mueller might have been the last person in the US government that both parties agreed upon and respected beyond reproach.”....

Donald Trump, however, didn’t quite see it that way. After Mueller died on Friday at age 81, the incumbent American president responded in a uniquely Trumpian fashion.....

The written statement was jarring to the extent that it offered a fresh reminder about Trump’s indecency, classlessness and fundamentally twisted character, though it was not too surprising. After all, the president’s ugly public reaction to filmmaker Rob Reiner’s death three months earlier removed any lingering doubts about Trump’s capacity for crude offensiveness.

What’s more, the Republican incumbent has a political incentive to continue his assault on the former special counsel’s findings: Mueller and his report made it unambiguously clear that Russia interfered in the U.S. presidential election in 2016, specifically because of the Kremlin’s desire to help elevate Trump to the White House. Mueller similarly found that Trump’s political operation was aware of Russia’s interference, expected to benefit from it and took a series of deliberate steps to obstruct the federal investigation into the scandal......

While these details were largely forgotten, in March 2019, Trump agreed that Mueller served “honorably” as the special counsel, and soon after, the president told reporters, referring to a document he clearly had not read, “The Mueller report was great. It could not have been better.”

Six years ago this week, the Republican published a tweet in which he said the Mueller report had led to his “total EXONERATION.”

He was clearly and unambiguously lying, but the point at the time was simple: Trump hoped to convince Americans that Mueller had delivered a victory for the president and his political operation.

Six years later, the question for the White House is simple. If Mueller “exonerated” Trump, and Mueller’s findings “could not have been better” for the president, why is Trump celebrating Mueller’s death?

I did not post trump's actual attack on Robert Mueller. That attack has been posted on a number of threads. trump obviously lied about the Mueller report exonerating him.
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