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Sen. Kennedy says Pres. Trump should have said nothing about Rob Reiner's murder

Trump said he was not a fan of Reiner and described him as “deranged,” prompting Kennedy to say the president should have stayed silent.

Sen. Kennedy says Pres. Trump should have said nothing about Rob Reiner's murder
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Sen. John Kennedy criticized President Donald Trump’s remarks about Rob Reiner, saying Trump should have said nothing and that such comments distract from his policy agenda. Trump had called Reiner “deranged” and criticized his role in promoting what Trump called the Russia hoax.

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Trump's Post About Rob Reiner Draws Republican Criticism

Trump posted about Rob Reiner after Reiner and his wife were found dead, linking their deaths to Reiner's opposition to him; several Republican lawmakers criticized the remarks. Left-leaning outlets frame the criticism as a broader Republican backlash, with sharp condemnation and one account describing weakening support for Trump. Center outlets focus on individual Republican reactions, mostly critical, while also reporting a defense of the post and a decision not to comment.

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