Celebrities Share Their Thoughts on Donald Trump’s Remarks About Rob Reiner’s Death: Mick Foley, Josh Gad, and Others
Several celebrities have voiced their outrage in response to President Donald Trump’s comments regarding the recent deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. The couple was discovered deceased at their Los Angeles home on December 14, with their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, subsequently arrested on two counts of first-degree murder.
As tributes began to pour in from Hollywood, President Trump took to his Truth Social platform on December 15 to share his perspective. He described Rob Reiner as “a tortured and struggling” director whose death, he claimed, was linked to “Trump Derangement Syndrome”—a term he uses to characterize criticism of himself. Trump further asserted that Reiner’s “obsession” with him had “driven people CRAZY” and stated, “May Rob and Michele rest in peace.”
Trump’s remarks prompted backlash from various political figures, including Republicans like Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene. When asked by a reporter whether he stood by his comments, Trump responded, “Well, I wasn’t a fan of his at all… He was a deranged person as far as Trump is concerned,” asserting that Reiner’s outspoken criticism of the administration was detrimental to the country.
Numerous stars rallied against Trump’s statements, illustrating the incident as a reflection of his controversial style. Notably, retired wrestler Mick Foley announced via Instagram that he would sever ties with WWE due to their support for Trump, citing the president’s comments as “the final straw.”
Actor Josh Gad expressed his disdain on Threads, criticizing Trump as a “psychopath” and praising Reiner’s contributions to society. Similarly, actor Patrick Schwarzenegger labeled Trump’s statement “disgusting and vile” in a post on X.
The backlash extended to television personalities as well; Ana Navarro, co-host of The View, denounced Trump’s remarks during an episode, emphasizing the grief of the Reiner family. Whoopi Goldberg echoed these sentiments, questioning Trump’s integrity in light of his comments.
Actress Mia Farrow highlighted the contrast between Reiner’s legacy and Trump’s actions, stating, “Rob Reiner will always be remembered for… kindness and warmth,” while Trump, she noted, would be remembered for “greed, selfishness, and cruelty.”
During a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel labeled Trump’s remarks “hateful and vile,” arguing that true leadership should embody compassion. He lamented the lack of empathy from Trump, particularly in times of tragedy.
Reflecting on the situation, Seth Meyers characterized Trump’s statement as “even worse than I could have imagined,” criticizing it as an exploitation of a tragedy to further personal grievances against Reiner.
As the fallout continues, the Hollywood community remains united in their condemnation of Trump’s comments, showcasing the profound impact of the couple’s legacy on their peers and the public.
