Seth Meyers Criticizes Trump's Self-Centered Response to Rob Reiner Tragedy
Seth Meyers criticized Donald Trump for making the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner about himself, calling it even worse than expected. Meyers paid tribute to Reiner as a dedicated filmmaker and husband on his show "Late Night." He highlighted Trump's reaction to the tragedy, where the president blamed "Trump Derangement Syndrome" for the deaths. Meyers pointed out that Trump's response overshadowed the dark day and criticized him for making it about himself.
Meyers emphasized that Rob Reiner's political beliefs were not a factor in the violence that led to his and his wife's deaths. The main suspect was Reiner's son, Nick, who had a history of addiction issues and was eventually arrested. Meyers expressed his disappointment in Trump's self-centered response to the tragedy and called out his supporters for defending his controversial remarks.
Meyers questioned whether this incident would be the breaking point for some Trump supporters, suggesting that it might be too extreme for them to justify. He highlighted the condemnation from politicians on both sides of the aisle, including former Trump supporter Marjorie Taylor Greene and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who criticized Trump for his statement about Reiner. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson avoided addressing Trump's remarks directly, focusing instead on condemning senseless violence in the wake of multiple tragedies.
Despite the backlash, Meyers expressed hope that some Trump supporters might reconsider their stance after this incident. The controversy surrounding Trump's response to the double murder has sparked widespread criticism and condemnation from various political figures. "Late Night With Seth Meyers" airs on NBC weeknights at 12:35 p.m. ET.