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The brutal murder of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer has created an unexpected rift between Fox News and President Trump, as the president’s remarks about Reiner’s death proved shocking even for his usual media allies.
Fox News interviewed Oscar-nominated actor James Woods on Monday while the world was still processing the shocking double homicide. Reiner’s 32-year-old son Nick remains in custody without bail in connection with his parents’ deaths.
Woods – typically one of Trump’s most vocal Hollywood supporters – didn’t mince words about the president’s comments.
“When people say horrible things about Rob right now, I find it infuriating and distasteful. Did I agree with his politics? I did not. Did I love him as a friend, as an artist, as a an icon of Hollywood and as a patriot? I most certainly did,” Woods told Fox News.
Woods: When people say horrible things about Rob right now, I find it infuriating and distasteful. Did I agree with his politics? I did not. Did I love him as a friend, as an artist, as a an icon of Hollywood and as a patriot? I most certainly did pic.twitter.com/eDIhLYaoCy
— Acyn (@Acyn) December 16, 2025
The criticism didn’t stop there. Veteran Fox News personality Laura Ingraham echoed similar sentiments, highlighting Reiner’s cultural impact despite their political differences.
ROB REINER WAS A LEGEND.
His work as an actor and director entertained generations and will live on.
We strongly disagreed on politics, but when I ran into him at a Brentwood restaurant years ago, we had a respectful conversation—and he agreed on the spot to come in studio the… pic.twitter.com/5JYq4o5hfD
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) December 16, 2025
His work as an actor and director entertained generations and will live on.
This rare break from Trump extends beyond media figures to elected officials within his own party.
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy suggested the president should have remained silent on Reiner’s death.
Kennedy: A wise man once said nothing. Why? Because he’s a wise man. I think President Trump should have said nothing. pic.twitter.com/Ygn32pQPih
— Acyn (@Acyn) December 16, 2025
The outpouring of respect for Reiner crosses political lines, demonstrating his profound impact on American culture.
Reiner, who died at 78, leaves behind an extraordinary legacy in film. He directed cinematic classics including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Stand By Me,” “The Princess Bride,” “Misery,” “When Harry Met Sally,” and “A Few Good Men” – works that defined multiple generations of moviegoers.
Neither Nick Reiner nor his legal representation have issued any statements regarding his arrest or the alleged murder of his parents as of this writing.
