Donald Trump has faced a blistering attack from a former political ally following a controversial social media post he made about the death of film director Rob Reiner.
Controversial remarks spark backlash
The incident unfolded after police confirmed that Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found deceased at their Los Angeles home on Sunday, 15 December 2025. Authorities later stated that the couple's 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, had been arrested and was being held in custody.
As numerous high-profile figures from the entertainment world paid tribute to the acclaimed director behind iconic 1980s and 1990s films, the former US president chose a different path. Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump launched a critique of the late Reiner, who was known for being a vocal critic of his presidency.
Trump's 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' claims
In his post, Trump described the event as a "very sad thing" but proceeded to attribute Reiner's passing to what he termed a "mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME." He further claimed the director had "driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession" with him, suggesting Reiner's "obvious paranoia" increased as his administration achieved its goals.
The post concluded with the line, "May Rob and Michele rest in peace!"
Former ally breaks ranks in condemnation
The response from Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, once a staunch Trump defender, was swift and critical. She publicly hit out at the former president, labelling his post about the filmmaker's death as "sickening." This marks a significant and notable rupture between the two prominent figures on the American right.
Greene's condemnation highlights a growing fracture within Trump's circle, as even some of his most loyal supporters distance themselves from his rhetoric following a tragic personal event. The fallout underscores the deeply polarising nature of Trump's political communication, even when addressing matters of personal loss.
The case continues to develop, with police investigations ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner.
