{"id":35589,"date":"2025-12-15T22:16:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T22:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=35589"},"modified":"2025-12-15T22:16:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T22:16:03","slug":"before-his-death-rob-reiner-shared-his-true-feelings-about-donald-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=35589","title":{"rendered":"Before his death, Rob Reiner shared his true feelings about Donald Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"396\">Hollywood was shaken Sunday by the news that Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found dead inside their Los Angeles home, with authorities investigating the deaths as a possible homicide. The loss of the acclaimed filmmaker and activist prompted an immediate outpouring of grief, while also renewing focus on a life that blended storytelling, politics, and outspoken public engagement.<\/p><div class=\"dgdtv69f563faee7d4\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.dgdtv69f563faee7d4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.dgdtv69f563faee7d4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.dgdtv69f563faee7d4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.dgdtv69f563faee7d4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.dgdtv69f563faee7d4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div>\n<div id=\"theads-video\" class=\"bplr bplr-targetvideoskin-main bplr-unsticky-inside-left bplr-long bplr-started bplr-playing bplr-visible-controls bplr-over bplr-small\">\n<div class=\"bplr-holder bplr-sticky\">\n<div class=\"bplr-overlay-previous-button bplr-button \" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Previous Video\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Previous Video\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"bplr-overlay-next-button bplr-button \" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Next Video\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Next Video\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"bplr-progress-control\">\n<div class=\"bplr-progress-holder\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"slider\" aria-label=\"Seek slider\" aria-valuenow=\"41\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"90\" aria-valuetext=\"41 Seconds of 1 Minutes 30 Seconds\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bplr-controls\">\n<div class=\"bplr-volume-control bplr-volume-hidden\">\n<div class=\"bplr-volume-bar\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"slider\" aria-label=\"Volume slider\" aria-valuenow=\"0\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"100\" aria-valuetext=\"0% volume muted\">\n<div class=\"bplr-knob\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bplr-close bplr-panels bplr-button  bplr-close-banner\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Close\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"740\">The Academy Award\u2013nominated director and actor and his wife were discovered Sunday afternoon at their residence in the Brentwood neighborhood. Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department are leading the investigation. A family spokesperson confirmed the deaths and asked for privacy as loved ones struggle to process the sudden tragedy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1038\">\u201cIt is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner,\u201d the statement said. \u201cWe are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.\u201d The message reflected the family\u2019s desire to grieve away from public scrutiny.<\/p>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1850529\" data-uid=\"021cc\">\n<div id=\"mgw1850529_021cc\">\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"6f31f14b-da03-11f0-8ffd-d404e6774b40\" class=\"mgline teaser-25641890 type-w\" data-i=\"ZFVnh94nEki1M6ctNMlQVrTjGDboOkTLb3T34dEaQKs57seDD9YvKCIBgQTHBskNcH0YVTEHELz55gVqYIoq93i7FH6nTRTiUHYkTH7YlV5Eyp1gQgRFW2WzYhpOCz61\" data-observing-start=\"1765836914799\" data-observing-time=\"1083\" data-showed=\"1\">\n<div class=\"mgline-inner\">\n<div class=\"image-with-text\">\n<div class=\"mcimg mgimg-block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mgline teaser-mgGpt_1850529_1_2 type-w mgline-gpt\" data-i=\"mgGpt_1850529_1_2\" data-backfill-append=\"true\" data-backfill-load=\"true\" data-observing-start=\"1765836914799\" data-observing-time=\"1098\" data-showed=\"1\" data-gpt-place-showed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"6f31f163-da03-11f0-8ffd-d404e6774b40\" class=\"mgline teaser-25176938 type-w\" data-i=\"ZFVnh94nEki1M6ctNMlQVjANpfE6qQEzuHQl7rBuannB-g8LwS5xuB2raSzpdjjncH0YVTEHELz55gVqYIoq962enRC30PqnYEZVKLvVirKFXnMq-h3zI-5b68Je5jCP\" data-observing-start=\"1765836914799\" data-observing-time=\"1101\" data-showed=\"1\">\n<div class=\"mgline-inner\">\n<div class=\"image-with-text\">\n<div class=\"mcimg mgimg-block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mgbottom_media\">\n<div class=\"mgmedia__metrics-value\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1389\">Reiner\u2019s career placed him among Hollywood\u2019s most influential filmmakers. His work included enduring classics such as\u00a0<em data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1178\">The Princess Bride<\/em>,\u00a0<em data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1200\">This Is Spinal Tap<\/em>,\u00a0<em data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1215\">Stand By Me<\/em>, and\u00a0<em data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1243\">When Harry Met Sally<\/em>. In 1993,\u00a0<em data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1270\">A Few Good Men<\/em>\u00a0earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and impactful director.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1715\">Outside entertainment, Reiner was deeply immersed in political advocacy. The\u00a0<em data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1487\">Los Angeles Times<\/em>\u00a0described him as a serious political force rather than a casual celebrity activist. 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