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The Don Lemon Show

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's Heartless Response to Rob Reiner's Death - December 15th, 2025

The Don Lemon Show

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News, Society & Culture

4.3 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 15 December 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Tonight we’re addressing the tragic and shocking murders of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their Los Angeles home. In the midst of this heartbreaking news, President Donald Trump sparked widespread outrage with his heartless and cruel response on social media, suggesting, without any evidence, that Reiner’s political views and criticism of him contributed to the couple’s deaths. That remark has been condemned by lawmakers, celebrities, and even some Republican figures as inappropriate and disrespectful to the victims and their grieving family. Joining us tonight is John Avlon to help unpack the facts, the reaction, and why the president’s comments have raised serious questions about leadership, empathy, and how political discourse should, and should not, play out in the face of real human tragedy. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:14.0

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1:13.1

Hello, everybody. Welcome to the Don Lemon Show Lemon Live at 5. Thank you for being here.

1:17.5

We appreciate it. We have a big show plan for you. We're going to update you on some of the

1:21.1

breaking news that we had earlier in the day because there are new developments as it relates

1:24.8

to Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle, and their son Nick,

1:29.9

their son, Nick, who is now officially in police custody and don't know the exact charges yet,

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