Television presenter Piers Morgan has launched a fierce critique of former US President Donald Trump, accusing him of violating fundamental standards of decency with his comments on the tragic deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle Singer Reiner.
Trump's Controversial Social Media Post
The controversy erupted after Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, suggesting the couple's demise was linked to what he termed 'TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME'. This statement, made on Tuesday 16 December 2025, immediately drew widespread condemnation.
Morgan, who has historically described Trump as a friend, did not hold back in his criticism. He stated that the former president's words had crossed 'every basic line of human decency', marking a significant moment in their complex relationship.
The Tragic Case and Political Backlash
The context of Trump's remarks is a deeply personal tragedy. Los Angeles Police Department detectives confirmed that the Reiners' son, Nick Reiner, was arrested on suspicion of murder and is considered responsible for their deaths.
The political and public reaction was swift and severe. Several prominent figures from Trump's own Republican Party (GOP) joined a chorus of disapproval. The condemnation extended into the entertainment world, with Whoopi Goldberg among the public figures criticising the former president's choice of words during a time of private grief.
A Friendship Tested by Decency
Morgan's public rebuke is particularly notable given their past association. His decision to speak out underscores the severity with which he viewed Trump's social media activity. The incident highlights the ongoing tension between personal loyalty and public moral standards in modern political discourse.
The fallout from this episode continues to resonate, raising questions about the boundaries of political commentary in the face of personal tragedy. Morgan's stark condemnation signals a clear stance on where those lines should be drawn.
