Former FBI Director Robert Mueller died on March 20. This is what former President Barack Obama said in a post on X:

"Bob Mueller was one of the finest directors in the history of the FBI, transforming the bureau after 9/11 and saving countless lives. But it was his relentless commitment to the rule of law and his unwavering belief in our bedrock values that made him one of the most respected public servants of our time."

Here's what President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social and X:

"Robert Mueller just died. Good, I'm glad he's dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!"

Well, that's certainly a contrast in tone.

Predictably, plenty of people are aghast at Trump's characteristically blunt statement. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called Trump's post "reprehensible" and "what a child does." Former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele wrote, "@DonaldTrump you are a vile disgusting man." Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel called Trump a "petty little b***h."

Trump's comment was tasteless and unbecoming. But was he just being petty? Let's recall some recent history ...

Trump was falsely accused of "colluding" with Russia leading up to the 2016 presidential election, and all the machinery of the federal government was thrown at him. That accusation was fabricated by his Democrat opponent, Hillary Clinton's campaign — and Clinton herself was in on the plan. Emails obtained in later investigations prove that Obama also knew about the false accusations and their use in........

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