Politicians from both parties in the US condemned Trump's comments about the death of director Rob Reiner, which they considered 'petty'.

Politicians and celebrities from both major parties in the U.S. criticized Donald Trump's statements following the death of director Rob Reiner, aged 78, and his wife, Michele, aged 68, found deceased at home in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Trump claimed that Reiner died due to the 'anger' he provoked in others, linking his death to a so-called 'Trump derangement syndrome.' In his posts, Trump praised his own achievements, suggesting that Reiner's obsession with him was a problem. At the same time, Trump filed a lawsuit against the BBC, seeking damages of at least 5 billion dollars for editing a speech he gave before the Capitol assault in 2021. These events highlight the political and social tensions in the U.S.