Coverage dated December 14, 2025 to December 15, 2025

Trump says Rob Reiner died of ‘Trump derangement syndrome’

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President Trump is being condemned by both sides of the political aisle after saying that Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were killed due to "Trump Derangement Syndrome."

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Anchorage Daily News
Trump posts inflammatory political attack on Rob Reiner after his killing (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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His message drew criticism even from conservatives and supporters and laid bare the president’s unwillingness to rise above political grievance in moments of crisis.
Townhall
President Trump Reacts to Rob Reiner's Death (opens Townhall)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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President Trump reacts to the tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele.
Forbes
Trump Blasted Over Blaming Rob Reiner Killing On 'Trump Derangement Syndrome’ (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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Reiner and his wife were found dead in an apparent homicide Sunday that Trump claims was related to the actor’s dislike of the president.
NBC News
Trump baselessly says Rob Reiner died because he was anti-Trump, politicizing the director's killing (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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President Donald Trump faced blowback from fellow Republicans Monday after he baselessly suggested that legendary director and actor Rob Reiner died because of Reiner’s anti-Trump views, injecting politics into the killing at a time when other conservatives expressed condolences.
AL.com
Donald Trump alleges Rob Reiner died from ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ (opens AL.com)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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The president took to social media with the statement.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Trump sustains political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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The statement, even for the president, was a shocking comment that came as police were still investigating the deaths of the beloved director and his wife as an apparent homicide.
Newsweek
Donald Trump's response to Rob Reiner's death sparks MAGA backlash (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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The president's statement was swiftly condemned by social media users across the political spectrum, including some MAGA supporters on Truth Social.
The Atlantic
Trump Blames Rob Reiner for His Own Murder (opens The Atlantic)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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This morning’s Truth Social post was nauseating even by the president’s standards.
The New Republic
Trump Hits New Low With Twisted Reaction to Stabbing of Rob Reiner (opens The New Republic)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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Donald Trump claims Reiner was responsible for his own death.
NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Trump makes shocking comments — even for him — after tragic death of Rob Reiner, wife (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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In a scathing Truth Social post, the president baselessly claimed that Rob Reiner died “due to the anger he caused” as a result of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
Washington Examiner
Trump blames Rob Reiner's 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' for his death (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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Trump said on Truth Social that film director Rob Reiner and his wife died because of "Trump Derangement Syndrome."
The New Republic
MAGA Horrified by Trump’s Sick Post Reveling in Rob Reiner’s Death (opens The New Republic)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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Even some of Donald Trump’s biggest fans can’t believe he said this.
Salon
"Tortured and struggling": Trump bashes Rob Reiner in memorial post (opens Salon)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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The president pinned the "once very talented" director's murder on "Trump Derangement Syndrome."
WFMZ Allentown
Trump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday blamed Rob Reiner
The Hollywood Reporter
Trump Rants About Rob Reiner’s Death, Says He Died After Causing Anger Over “Obsession” With Trump (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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President Trump posted about Rob Reiner's death, alleging it was due To 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' in an attack on his progressive politics.
Deadline
Trump Calls Rob Reiner "Deranged Person" In Latest Comments On Killing (opens Deadline)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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Trump doubled down today on the killing of Rob Reiner, attacking the acclaimed director who the LAPD say was murdered by one of his sons
NPR
Trump says Rob Reiner had 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' in post on his death (opens NPR)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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Officials are investigating the death of the Hollywood director as a homicide.
Variety
Donald Trump Alleges Rob Reiner Died ‘Due to the Anger He Caused Others’ From Having ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ (opens Variety)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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President Donald Trump commented on the shocking death of legendary film director Rob Reiner, was found dead Sunday afternoon in his Brentwood home alongside his wife Michele Singer.
Gizmodo
Trump's Vile Post About Rob Reiner Has Some Republicans Breaking Ranks (opens Gizmodo)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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President Trump blamed the acclaimed director for his own murder.
Newsweek
Trump says Rob Reiner killed because of his "raging obsession" with him (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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The famed Hollywood film director was a staunch critic of President Donald Trump.
The Guardian
Trump’s post on Rob Reiner sparks outrage from lawmakers and celebrities (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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President’s statement blaming acclaimed director’s death on his dislike of him described as ‘disgusting’ and ‘vile’
Deadline
Donald Trump Blames Rob Reiner For His Tragic Death (opens Deadline)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Monday to comment on Rob Reiner's death, and somehow found a way to attack the film director and even blame him for his own brutal killing. The president posted on Truth Social, "A very sad thing happened last night in Hollywood.
New York Post
Rob Reiner drove people ‘crazy’ with ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome,’ prez says (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 14, 2025
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President Trump said Monday morning that murdered actor-director Rob Reiner had "driven people CRAZY" with his opposition to the Republican chief executive in a bizarre, rambling post on Truth Social.
Washington Examiner
Trump’s deranged statement gives Rob Reiner the last laugh (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 15, 2025
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President Donald Trump reacted to Rob Reiner's vicious murder by gloating about the "Golden Age" on X and saying the director had it coming.
The New Republic
Trump Doubles Down on Vile Comments About “Deranged” Rob Reiner (opens The New Republic)
Published Dec 15, 2025
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Donald Trump made it clear he feels no remorse for his comments.

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