Comments made by Donald Trump after the killing of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife sparked widespread backlash. Trump posted a harsh “tribute” blaming Reiner’s death on what he called “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” then doubled down on the remarks at the White House, drawing condemnation from Hollywood, the public, and even political allies.
The controversy resurfaced after Piers Morgan shared a clip showing Reiner’s earlier response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, in which Reiner called the killing “an absolute horror” and rejected political violence outright. The contrast highlighted Reiner’s empathy versus Trump’s rhetoric, further fueling public outrage.
