Reiner and his wife were found dead at their Los Angeles home in what authorities believe to be a double homicide. Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, was taken into police custody on December 15. The tragic incident has shocked the film industry and the public.
Shortly after news of the deaths broke, Trump posted a message on Truth Social that many described as offensive and disrespectful. In his post, Trump referred to Reiner as “once very talented” and claimed the filmmaker suffered from what he called “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” suggesting that Reiner’s criticism of him had angered others. He ended the message by saying, “May Rob and Michele rest in peace!”
The post quickly sparked outrage across social media, with users from across the political spectrum condemning Trump’s tone. Some of the criticism also came from his own supporters.
One user wrote that mocking a murder victim was “distasteful and disrespectful, regardless of politics.” Another accused Trump of applying a double standard, saying similar comments from others would have triggered severe backlash from his supporters.
Several users expressed shock at what they described as the flippant and cruel nature of the remarks. “Celebrating tragedy with political jokes reveals a lack of basic decency,” one person posted. Another called the comments “deranged even by Trump standards.”
Others went further, warning about the broader impact of such statements. One user wrote that Trump’s words “give permission to dehumanize and celebrate harm,” adding that this behavior could influence his followers.
As the investigation into the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner continues, Trump’s comments have added another layer of controversy, reigniting debates about political rhetoric, accountability, and respect in moments of personal tragedy.
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