Donald Trump Implies Rob Reiner Was Killed Over His Political Beliefs

Amanda Bell
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 14: (L-R) Michèle Halberstadt and Rob Reiner attend SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall on February 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
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What To Know

  • Following the double homicide of Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner, Donald Trump weighed in on the tragedy.
  • Instead of offering condolences, though, he implied Reiner’s political affiliations may have been to blame.
  • No motive has yet been revealed, but the Reiners’ son Nick Reiner, who has struggled with addiction and homelessness in the past, is the prime suspect at this time.

Following the horrific news of the killings of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, Donald Trump weighed in on the matter in an early Monday (December 15) morning social media post. Only, instead of offering condolences for the victims or their loved ones, he decided to connect the tragedy to himself.

“A very sad thing happened last night in Hollywood. Rob Reiner, a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star, has passed away, together with his wife, Michele, reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, sometimes referred to as TDS. He was known to have driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump, with his obvious paranoia reaching new heights as the Trump Administration surpassed all goals and expectations of greatness, and with the Golden Age of America upon us, perhaps like never before. May Rob and Michele rest in peace!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social media platform.

There is no current indication that the killings were politically motivated. The slain Hollywood couple’s son, Nick Reiner, is currently suspected of the double homicide.

Rob Reiner was a vocal critic of Donald Trump. In 2017, for example, he told Variety at the Dubai International Film Festival, “Donald Trump is the single-most unqualified human being to ever assume the presidency of the United States. He is mentally unfit. Not only does he not understand how government works, he has no interest in trying to find out how it works.”

Nick Reiner previously opened up about his struggles with addiction and worked with his father on the 2015 film Being Charlie, which was based on his experiences with heroin addiction and homelessness. The 32 year old was arrested for the murders by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, according to TMZ.

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The Reiners were found stabbed to death in their home on Sunday night.

In response to Trump’s post, many commentators were purely baffled.

“Hard to even describe President Trump‘s reaction to the death of Rob Reiner,” wrote Morning Joe cohost Jonathan Lemire.

“Trump is reveling in the apparent homicide of Rob Reiner,” wrote POLITICO’s Kyle Cheney, and CNBC’s John Harwood called the post “sociopathic.”

If you or someone you know has addiction issues, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration‘s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.

Editors Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that Nick Reiner worked for the ACLU. 

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  1. J

    Janis

    Just another reason, as if we need one to hate this despicable guy no comment decency at all

    1. G

      Guest

      Decency like Joe “Creepy” Biden?—Don’t make me laugh!!!

    2. G

      Guest

      Trump should pardon Nick right away.

      1. G

        Guest

        He probably could be pardoned on humanitarian grounds. After all, he IS an orphan now!…

  2. R

    raine

    At a time where he should be respectful and kind he comes out with something like this. He is the most self-absorbed Ignorant classless individual and a embarrassment to America and it's history.

    1. G

      Guest

      Wrong! You’re just mad because you’re losing!!!…

      1. R

        raine

        What are we losing? This about having respect and dignity after someone is murdered. We lost a talented man in the entertainment industry. You may have felt that some people did not treat Charlie Kirk with respect after his death That doesn't mean the president should resort to the same tactics. He is supposed to be a role model for our country Not antagonist.

        1. G

          Guest

          I see. One set of rules for us, another for you liberals. Not anymore…

          1. R

            raine

            There should be no US You can disagree. I was personally sadden by both their deaths. We are all Americans .There is no justification for murder whether it was Charlie Kirk or Rob Reiner The president is representing us as American people not stirring the pot before he even knows the facts.

  3. K

    ksb

    why can't he keep his mouth shut

    1. B

      Booba

      Dems reveled in death of Charlie Kirk, no sympathy there

      1. N

        Normal person

        You did NOT read that from any Democrat official! That is a bold face lie. You may have read it online from nutjobs hiding behind the internet. He is the President of the United States, and a nutjob that has no sense of decency or compassion for anyone but himself. The most vile president in history.

        1. C

          Chad

          Mr President should keep his talking ass from sprouting vile remarks at this time. Instead of thinking of Donald Trump BS Brand, he should keep quiet. Rob and Michelle have died, stop stirring hatred up for anyone who disagrees with The Trump Brand.

          1. G

            Guest

            He’ll continue to speak the truth! Hear it, or continue with your ignorance!…

          2. G

            Guest

            You liberals are OBSESSED with @$$3$! First Carville now this post. Get your mind out of the alternative lifestyle gutter….

        2. G

          Guest

          Wrong! He’ll go down in history as the best President of our lifetimes! Better learn to accept it!

      2. G

        Green Olive

        Talk about a moron!!

        1. G

          Guest

          We’re not talking about Biden here.

      3. G

        Guest

        Amen, Brother!

    2. G

      Guest

      You ever hear of free speech? Why should he?

  4. I

    Ishtalady

    Contrast that with what Rob Reiner said after the death of Charlie Kirk:

    “Absolute horror, and I unfortunately saw the video of it.” “It’s beyond belief what happened to him. That should never happen to anybody. I don’t care what your political beliefs are. That’s not acceptable. That’s not a solution to solving problems.”

    1. G

      Guest

      Bah! Crocodile tears! Total hypocrite

  5. B

    Blackvelvet43

    Very sad when a tragedy is thought to be based on political views.   More thoughts will be pouring out after that deranged comment.  Insecurity and brainless from a man who will never get respect.   Our country is not the same and messages like this will not make it better.  This is the plan all along I believe

    1. G

      Guest

      I heard Nick was upset he wasn’t asked to the family reunion barbecue. He volunteered to bring the steak knives…

  6. G

    Guest

    Let’s ease up on poor Nick! After all, the guy’s an ORPHAN!

  7. G

    Guest

    Turns out Conan O’Brien is to blame! He wouldn’t let alarmed guests call the cops! I wonder why?…

  8. H

    Horsewoman

    WOW! REALLY! Didn’t think I could hate that man more than I already do. It just never stops.He is psychotic and all about himself no matter what. What a heartless piece of garbage he is. Trump will never come up to the caliber of who Rob Reiner and his wife were. Wonderful caring nice people. What a waste of two beautiful lives. 😪

    1. G

      Guest

      A first! Self-diagnosed case of Trump Derangement Syndrome! Please seek help!…

  9. A

    anti-Trump

    Consider the source folks; Trump is a MORON and I think America deserves a better president. Such a shame the sniper missed him in July 2024. I have never disliked an individual as I do Trump or wished injury to any president except him.

    1. G

      Guest

      Trump is a confirmed, stable genius! You however are not, with your thinly veiled threats.