Whoopi Goldberg publicly criticized former President Donald Trump’s comments about the recent deaths of director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. The couple was found dead in their Los Angeles home in a tragic incident that police are investigating as a double homicide, and their son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with murder in connection with their deaths.

Goldberg spoke on The View on December 15, 2025, pushing back hard against Trump’s Truth Social post. In that post, Trump suggested Reiner suffered from “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” linking the tragedy to political disagreement rather than the actual circumstances.

Goldberg’s Response on The View

Goldberg said Trump’s response was insensitive and inappropriate. She asked rhetorically, “Can you get any lower?” and accused him of lacking empathy for a grieving family.

She also stopped a co‑host from reading Trump’s post on air, saying it was better to summarize it rather than spread the comments directly, and stressed the need for compassion in the face of tragedy.

Co‑host Ana Navarro joined in criticism, calling Trump’s reaction shameful and emphasizing that this was a private family tragedy, not a political event.

Wider Reaction

Trump’s post drew backlash from across the political spectrum. Some Republicans, including Marjorie Taylor Greene and others, said leaders should show empathy and not politicize personal loss.

Goldberg’s remarks highlighted the broader conversation about political discourse and public decency in moments of personal grief.