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Two Republicans Rip Trump's 'Disrespectful' Rob Reiner Post

Massie called Trump's post about Reiner's death inappropriate and challenged colleagues to defend it.

Two Republicans Rip Trump's 'Disrespectful' Rob Reiner Post
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Dec 15, 2025
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Thomas Massie, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Michael Lawler criticized President Donald Trump’s post about Rob Reiner and his wife’s murder, saying it politicized a family tragedy. Their responses drew attention to criticism of Trump from within his own party.

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative who condemned Trump's post

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Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Representative who called the killings a family tragedy

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose post about Reiner's murder drew criticism

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Michael Lawler
R · NY-17

Representative who called Trump's statement wrong

ALSO MENTIONED  Erick Erickson, Conservative radio host who criticized the effect of Trump's post on supporters

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Massie and Greene Criticize Trump's Post About Rob Reiner's Death

Outlets agree that Thomas Massie criticized President Donald Trump's post about Rob Reiner and his wife's deaths, called it inappropriate, and challenged Republicans to defend it. Left-leaning outlets frame the Republican criticism as a sign of weakening support for Trump within the party. Center outlets focus on Massie's challenge to Republicans to defend the post, with one also highlighting supportive online reactions.

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