Seth Meyers lashes out at Trump following the president’s shocking claim about Rob Reiner’s death

Talk show host Seth Meyers strongly criticized President Donald Trump following a controversial post on Truth Social that appeared shortly after the deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner.

In a segment shared on his show’s YouTube channel, Meyers paid tribute to Reiner, the acclaimed director behind films such as When Harry Met Sally. He described the couple’s deaths as deeply tragic and said Trump’s reaction was disturbing but unsurprising.

Meyers praised Reiner as a groundbreaking figure in cinema, noting that his work on iconic films like This Is Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride shaped generations of filmmakers and audiences.

Trump’s social media post, however, drew immediate backlash. Many media figures and public personalities criticized the statement as insensitive, arguing it showed a lack of respect during a moment of national mourning.

Responding to the post, Meyers accused Trump of shifting the focus away from the tragedy and onto himself. He said the president chose to publicly comment on the deaths just hours after they occurred, despite their known political disagreements.

Meyers also rejected Trump’s implication that the deaths were somehow connected to criticism of him, calling the claim baseless and harmful.

He concluded by urging people to remember Rob and Michele Reiner for their creativity, compassion, and activism, rather than allowing controversial reactions to overshadow their legacy.

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