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Trump's Comments on Reiner Murders Spark Backlash

12/18/2025

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David Urban, a former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, criticized his response to the Rob Reiner murders.
He called Trump's social-media comments indefensible and harmful to the Republican Party ahead of the midterms.
Rob Reiner, known for The Princess Bride, was found dead with his wife Michele while their son was arrested.
Urban argued that Trump's remarks blaming the death on "Trump Derangement Syndrome" overshadowed the president's actions.

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David Urban, a former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, criticized his response to the Rob Reiner murders.
He called Trump's social-media comments indefensible and harmful to the Republican Party ahead of the midterms.
Rob Reiner, known for The Princess Bride, was found dead with his wife Michele while their son was arrested.
Urban argued that Trump's remarks blaming the death on "Trump Derangement Syndrome" overshadowed the president's actions.