President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of bipartisan criticism after using the brutal murder of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner to launch a political attack, rather than offering condolences. The incident is analysed in the latest episode of Sky News' 'Trump100' podcast, released on Tuesday 16 December 2025.
Outrage Over Trump's Social Media Post
The film director, Rob Reiner, and his wife were found brutally murdered at their home over the weekend. In response, President Trump took to social media. However, he did not post a message of sympathy for the victims or their family. Instead, he used the platform to attack Reiner, who had just lost his life.
The president's comments were met with widespread disgust from both the political right and left, described in the podcast as "going down like a cup of cold sick." This reaction raises serious questions about the politicisation of a personal tragedy and the tone of political discourse.
Terror Plot and Stalled Trade Talks
The podcast episode also covers two other major stories. Firstly, members of a previously unknown group, the so-called Turtle Island Liberation Front, have been charged with plotting to bomb multiple targets in California on New Year's Eve. The report delves into the mystery surrounding this obscure organisation.
Secondly, a significant development in international trade is discussed. A blockbuster UK-US trade deal, long in negotiation, appears to have stalled. The podcast probes whether this is a temporary setback or a more permanent failure, with implications for both economies.
Where to Find More
Listeners can access the full discussion on the 'Trump100' podcast, available on major podcast apps including Spotify. The episode requires listeners to enable cookies for the Spotify player if accessing via the Sky News website. All episodes are also available to watch on the Sky News YouTube channel.
The podcast team encourages engagement, asking for comments and questions to be sent to trump100@sky.uk. The episode covers key topics including the fallout from Trump's actions, the details of the foiled terror plot, and the state of transatlantic trade relations.
