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Trump Doubles Down on Rob Reiner Attack as LAPD Probes Brentwood Killings

The president refused to retract a Truth Social post blaming "Trump Derangement Syndrome," drawing swift bipartisan condemnation.

Overview

  • Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele Singer, 68, were found dead at their Los Angeles home on Sunday, and police say a homicide investigation is underway.
  • Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder and remains in custody as detectives process the Brentwood scene.
  • In a Truth Social post, President Trump blamed the deaths on "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and used insulting language to describe Reiner.
  • At a White House appearance, Trump reiterated his remarks, calling Reiner "a deranged person" and linking him to the "Russia hoax."
  • Figures across the political spectrum, including Piers Morgan and Brian Stelter, criticized the comments and urged the president to delete the post.