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Robert Mueller, here on June 21, 2017, is known for his discretion but also for his competence. Reuters / 路透社

Robert Mueller delivered his final report to the US Minister of Justice on Friday, March 22. At present, only the team of the Special Investigator and Bill Barr know the result of the investigation over the past two years into possible Russian interference in the US presidential campaign and accusations of collusion between Moscow and the US. Donald Trump's campaign team. Despite Donald Trump's attacks, the discreet Mueller has managed to complete his mission.

Robert Mueller is anything but unknown to Americans. This former Marine officer, a war medalist, has dedicated his life to the service of his fellow citizens.

After being a lawyer for a few years, Robert Mueller became a federal prosecutor in the mid-1980s. From then on he acquired a reputation for tenacity. After a short break in the private domain he returned to the state service by becoming number two of the Ministry of Justice under the presidency of George Bush Sr. Will follow the direction of the FBI, for 12 years.

Robert Mueller, who is registered as a Republican Elector, has served presidents of all political stripes. In 2011, for example, while his term was about to expire, Barack Obama had asked him to continue his mission for another two years, which had been approved by all senators.

The exact opposite of Donald Trump

Praised by the American political class for its austerity, discretion, righteousness and tenacity, his appointment to lead the investigation into Russian interference was hailed at the time by the Democratic camp. An investigation in which " he had also been given the power to be interested in any crime and offense that would appear " during the investigation, says Corentin Sellin, a specialist in the United States.

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He represents the exact opposite of Donald Trump as like to remind his relatives. But this does not mean that he has conducted a prosecution investigation, as demonstrated by the smooth career he has managed to lead so far.