The reaction came fast.
And for many, it was impossible to believe.
Just hours after news spread of filmmaker Rob Reiner’s death, former President Donald Trump weighed in with a statement that immediately ignited backlash across Hollywood and social media.
Instead of offering condolences, Trump posted a message that took direct aim at Reiner — blaming what he called years of “anger” and an alleged condition Trump labeled “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
The wording stunned even longtime observers.
In his message, Trump claimed Reiner passed away “due to the anger he caused others,” describing the filmmaker as suffering from a “massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind-crippling disease.”
The post spread rapidly.
Within minutes, reactions poured in from across the political and entertainment spectrum.
Supporters defended Trump’s blunt tone as typical.
Critics called the statement cruel, inappropriate, and deeply disrespectful — especially given the circumstances surrounding Reiner’s death.
Hollywood figures who had gathered earlier outside Reiner’s home were already visibly shaken. Trump’s message added a new layer of controversy to an already emotional day.
Social media platforms quickly filled with screenshots of the post, along with calls for condemnation — and, just as quickly, counter-arguments praising Trump for “saying what others wouldn’t.”
No clarification or follow-up has been issued.
And as investigators continue working to understand what happened inside the Reiner home, the public conversation has shifted — from tragedy, to politics, to outrage.
One thing is certain:
Trump’s reaction ensured this story wouldn’t fade quietly.
This story is still developing.