Coverage dated December 15, 2025

Michelle Obama says she was supposed to meet with Rob Reiner before death

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The Obamas had previously shared tributes to the Reiners after news of their deaths at their home in Los Angeles was revealed.

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Breitbart News
Watch: Michelle and Barack Obama Had Dinner Plans with Rob Reiner and His Wife the Night They Were Killed (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 15, 2025
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Michelle Obama revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! she and her husband had dinner planned with Rob and Michele Reiner the night they were killed, “We were supposed to be seeing them that night — last night.”
Rolling Stone
The Obamas Were Supposed to See Rob Reiner and Michele Singer the Day They Were Killed (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Dec 15, 2025
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Michelle Obama said she and Barack were supposed to see Rob Reiner and Michele Singer the day they were killed at their home in Los Angeles.
Blaze Media
Obamas were to meet Rob Reiner and his wife on the day they were killed, Michelle Obama says (opens Blaze Media)
Published Dec 15, 2025
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The couple's son has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Fox News
Obamas planned to meet Reiners on night they were killed, former first lady reveals (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 15, 2025
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Former first lady Michelle Obama reveals she and former President Barack Obama were meant to meet the Reiners the night they were killed in Los Angeles.
Variety
Michelle Obama Says She and Barack Were Supposed to See Rob and Michele Reiner the Night They Were Found Dead, Shades Trump’s Post: ‘They Are Not Deranged or Crazed’ (opens Variety)
Published Dec 15, 2025
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Michelle Obama revealed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that she and Barack Obama were meant to see Rob and Michele Reiner the night they were found dead.
New York Post
Obamas planned to meet with Rob Reiner and wife the night couple was killed (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 15, 2025
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The Obamas were supposed to meet with director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, the night they were allegedly killed by their son, Nick Reiner, in their home in Los Angeles.
The Guardian
Obamas were supposed to meet Rob and Michele Reiner on night of their deaths (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 15, 2025
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The former first lady paid tribute on Jimmy Kimmel Live to ‘some of the most decent, courageous people you ever want to know’ as Jerry Seinfeld also writes of debt to Reiner
Newsweek
Michelle Obama says she was supposed to meet with Rob Reiner before death (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 15, 2025
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The Obamas had previously shared tributes to the Reiners after news of their deaths at their home in Los Angeles was revealed.
CBS News
Obamas were supposed to see the Reiners the day they died, Michelle Obama says (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 15, 2025
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Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, had plans to see former President Barrack Obama and Michelle Obama on Sunday, the former first lady said.
Deadline
Obamas Were Supposed To See Rob & Michele Reiner The Night They Were Killed (opens Deadline)
Published Dec 15, 2025
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"We've known them for many, many years," former First Lady Michelle Obama said of the couple and their friendship with she and former President Barack Obama.