Robert Mueller, the former FBI Director and special counsel, has been subpoenaed to testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of a renewed investigation into the FBI’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein. The development comes amid reports that Mueller has been living in a memory care facility for an extended period.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced Monday that Mueller is among a group of prominent political figures and former officials who received subpoenas requiring their testimony regarding the FBI’s past investigations into Epstein. Mueller’s testimony is scheduled for September 2.
According to a report by Real Clear Investigations, senior reporter Paul Sperry cited unnamed sources who claim that Mueller has been residing in a memory care facility “for the past few years.”
The report did not specify the location or the nature of Mueller’s condition, and no official confirmation has been provided by Mueller’s representatives or family.
Mueller, 80, served as FBI Director from 2001 to 2013 under both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
He later served as special counsel during President Donald Trump’s first administration, overseeing the investigation into alleged collusion between the Trump 2016 campaign and the Russian government.
That investigation resulted in a 448-page report, often referred to as the Mueller Report, which was released publicly in April 2019.
The report stated, “The investigation did not establish that members of the Trump Campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government in its election interference activities.”
Now, Mueller is expected to answer questions about the FBI’s actions during his tenure related to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier and convicted sex offender who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
The Epstein investigation has regained national attention following recent subpoenas issued to multiple high-profile individuals, including former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The House Oversight Committee is seeking to determine whether any federal agencies mishandled or failed to pursue critical leads in the Epstein case, including during the George W. Bush administration, when Mueller led the FBI.
“The subpoenas issued are legally binding and duly authorized. As always, the Committee will engage in good faith negotiations with all parties,” an Oversight Committee spokesperson told the Daily Caller.
The investigation also follows public calls for transparency regarding Epstein’s network of contacts and the extent of his political and social influence.
Committee members have indicated they intend to question current and former officials to determine the scope of the FBI’s knowledge and actions concerning Epstein’s criminal activities.
No public response has been issued by Mueller’s legal representatives or the Justice Department regarding his condition or ability to testify.
If necessary, accommodations may be made for remote or written testimony, depending on medical evaluations and further negotiations with Committee staff.
The House Oversight Committee’s widening probe into Epstein’s associations and the role of federal institutions during past administrations is expected to continue into the fall, with more hearings and depositions scheduled.
Mueller’s potential testimony marks a significant moment in the inquiry, given his leadership role at the FBI during early federal investigations involving Epstein.
