Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump’s Heartless Response to Rob Reiner’s Death – December 15th, 2025

Tonight we’re addressing the tragic and shocking murders of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their Los Angeles home.
In the midst of this heartbreaking news, President Donald Trump sparked widespread outrage with his heartless and cruel response on social media, suggesting, without any evidence, that Reiner’s political views and criticism of him contributed to the couple’s deaths. That remark has been condemned by lawmakers, celebrities, and even some Republican figures as inappropriate and disrespectful to the victims and their grieving family.
Joining us tonight is John Avlon to help unpack the facts, the reaction, and why the president’s comments have raised serious questions about leadership, empathy, and how political discourse should, and should not, play out in the face of real human tragedy.

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