Michele Singer Reiner was a respected photographer and producer who collaborated with her husband on many projects.
Tributes from peers, collaborators and friends poured in across the entertainment world, honoring the Reiners’ creative contributions, humanitarian work, and deep friendships.
Trump’s Controversial Reaction and Outrage
Amid this profound loss, President Donald Trump’s reaction sparked a national firestorm.
Within hours of the news being reported, Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social with a post that many described as mocking rather than consoling.
In the message, he suggested — without evidence — that Reiner’s death was connected to what he disparagingly calls “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” a pejorative term used by his supporters to dismiss critics of the former president.
Trump wrote that Reiner “reportedly” died “due to the anger he caused others” and criticized Reiner’s long history of public opposition to him.
When pressed by reporters, Trump doubled down on his comments, saying he had “never been a fan of his” and repeating negative characterizations of the late director.
Swift Bipartisan and Cultural Backlash
The response to Trump’s remarks was immediate and sharply critical:
Across party lines, lawmakers denounced the president’s comments as inappropriate and lacking basic empathy for a grieving family.
Some longstanding Trump allies publicly distanced themselves, urging a respectful and compassionate response instead of politicization.
Late‑night television hosts and cultural figures reacted strongly. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel called Trump’s post “hateful and vile,” describing it as a shocking choice to politicize a horrific murder.
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