At some point, the political landscape begins to resemble a surreal comedy.
If the White House had any sense of political strategy or foresight, it would have seen Trump’s recent tirade against Rob Reiner and promptly canceled all presidential engagements for the day.
Allowing Trump to field questions from reporters was a misstep of monumental proportions; they surely anticipated the fireworks that were about to unfold.
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Reporters were bound to inquire about Trump’s social media outburst, and in true form, Trump was prepared to escalate the situation with his characteristic blend of absurdity.
Trump’s vitriol directed at Rob Reiner stems solely from the actor’s vocal criticism of the president—there’s no other basis for such an attack.
Since Reiner wasn’t aligned with the MAGA ideology, it seems he became an easy target for Trump’s smear tactics.
The manner in which Trump attempted to discredit Reiner was so disconnected from reality that it should serve as a warning sign to the American public.
When asked, “A number of Republicans have denounced your statement on Truth Social after the murder of Rob Reiner. Do you stand by that post?” the response was a full-blown meltdown that truly redefined derangement, even by Trump’s own standards.
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