Trump’s Most Grotesque Comment Yet? After Mueller’s Death

Robert Mueller's career exemplified profound public service. He was a Princeton graduate, a Vietnam veteran who volunteered for the Marine Corps (Green Berets) despite a knee injury, and served as FBI Director for over a decade under both Republican and Democratic administrations. He later accepted the challenging role of Special Counsel for the Russia investigation at age 72, driven by a sense of duty to the country, despite being retired and in private practice.

He went to Princeton, volunteered for the Marine Corps, served honorably in Vietnam, was FBI Director for more than a decade, and accepted the Special Counsel job at 72, having retired years prior.

As Special Counsel, Mueller conducted the Russia investigation 'by the book,' producing a detailed report on Russian interference and coordination attempts. He did not explicitly call for impeachment or indictment, stating it was Congress's role. He maintained dignity, never publicly attacking figures like Bill Barr, and did not seek personal gain through books or speeches after his service.

He 'put out a report, did it by the book,' 'uncovered a lot of people that did real crimes,' 'didn't quite say he should therefore be impeached or therefore be indicted,' and 'he really was quiet and no book, no... being a leader of the criticism of Trump.'

Upon news of Robert Mueller's death, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social: 'Robert Mueller just died. Good. I'm glad he's dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people.' The hosts describe this as 'despicable,' 'deplorable,' and 'even worse than you might imagine,' calling it 'unimaginable' and 'on the edge of the worst things he's said and the most grotesque.'

Trump posted 'Robert Mueller just died. Good. I'm glad he's dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people.' The hosts called it 'despicable and deplorable,' 'even far beyond' previous inappropriate jokes, and 'on the edge of the worst things he's said and the most grotesque.'

The incident highlights a severe decline in political dignity and accountability. The hosts question whether any Republican figures will condemn Trump's statement or uphold respect for public service. They lament that such behavior, which would be unacceptable in any other professional or personal context, is repeatedly tolerated from a former president, suggesting a 'backwards turn' in the moral universe.

The hosts ask, 'will any of his supporters will any of the Republican member senators... chastise Trump for what he has said?' and note that 'it's just not the type of thing that'd be acceptable in any kind of public position.'