Political allies and enemies alike rebuke the President for mocking a tragedy.
Here’s what went down 👇
Read this if you’re tracking GOP internal divides, the ethics of presidential rhetoric, or the Reiner murder case.
📍 What Just Happened
President Trump is facing a firestorm of criticism after suggesting that the stabbing deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner were caused by the director's "TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME."
While police arrested the couple's son, Nick Reiner, on suspicion of murder, Trump doubled down by calling the late director "very bad for our country."
High-ranking Republicans, including Senator John Kennedy and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, have publicly condemned the remarks as "indefensible" and "disrespectful."
✍️ The GOP Rebuke
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Once a top ally, she called for empathy, stating this is a "family tragedy" involving addiction and mental health, not "political enemies."
Rep. Don Bacon: Forcefully compared the President’s rhetoric to that of a "drunk guy at a bar," questioning if Trump can "be presidential."
Senator John Kennedy: Noted that a "wise man says nothing," suggesting the President should have remained silent.
Thomas Massie: Challenged White House staff and the VP to defend the remarks, calling them "inappropriate."
🧠 Why It Matters
Midterm Impact: Former advisers warn that these comments alienate voters and hurt the GOP’s chances of holding their slim House majority.
The Greene Split: MTG’s vocal criticism signals a complete fracture in her alliance with Trump as she prepares to exit Congress in January.
Decency Standards: Critics argue that using a triple-homicide, allegedly committed by a family member, as a political punchline crosses a new line in American discourse.
🧾 The Bottom Line
Trump’s decision to politicize the Reiner family tragedy has backfired, sparking a rare moment of unified condemnation from within his own party. By mocking the dead while a grieving family prepares for a funeral, the President has forced his allies to choose between defending his rhetoric or defending basic decency.