By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Following a controversial social media post by former President Donald Trump, several House Republicans criticized his remarks regarding the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie, and Mike Lawler publicly condemned Trump’s post, which many found disrespectful and inappropriate, particularly given the circumstances of the Reiners’ death. The reactions from these Republicans, who have varied relationships with Trump, mark a notable shift, as most GOP members have largely avoided directly addressing his contentious social media activity. This public criticism potentially signals a weakening of Trump’s hold on the party.
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Even MAGA Can’t Stomach Trump’s Vile Rob Reiner Post, it seems, is a discussion point that’s generating a lot of heat, but probably not the kind of heat that’s making anyone step back and reconsider their position. The consensus appears to be that, despite the shocking nature of Donald Trump’s comments about Rob Reiner, most people aligned with the MAGA movement are perfectly capable of absorbing and rationalizing them, no matter how “vile” the post might be considered by others. The idea that Trump might have crossed some sort of moral or ethical line that even his most ardent supporters wouldn’t cross seems to be largely dismissed.
The initial reaction among many seems to be a cynical acknowledgment that Trump’s supporters are, by and large, not going to be fazed. They’ve weathered far worse, and this particular comment, however distasteful, is unlikely to cause a mass exodus of support. The sentiment is that they’ve shown themselves capable of overlooking or even embracing behaviors that would be considered utterly unacceptable by most other political factions. The phrase “they can” is repeated, emphasizing the perceived resilience of the MAGA base.
There’s also a sense of bewilderment at the naiveté of anyone who might be surprised by this. Some see the post as completely aligned with what MAGA supporters want, and believe they are actively seeking such statements. The idea that this is a moment for introspection on the right feels almost laughable. They are portrayed as a group not just willing to tolerate Trump’s rhetoric but actively cheering it on.
Moreover, the article points out a tendency to deflect or reframe the conversation. They might ignore the post outright, dismiss it as “fake,” or pivot to some other talking point, such as “what about Charlie Kirk?”. These tactics seem to be standard operating procedure, designed to protect Trump and the broader movement from accountability. The focus shifts away from the specific content of the post and toward a defense of Trump.
The response to the article also reveals a deep frustration with the MAGA movement. There is a clear anger and a sense that they are actively harming the country. The reactions also reveal a disgust at the supposed hypocrisy of the right, especially given their reaction to criticisms after the death of Charlie Kirk. The overall tone is one of deep resentment and the belief that any hope of reason or moral persuasion is lost.
One of the comments makes the point that the post is a logical extension of Trump’s behavior. The supporters have been given ample opportunities to distance themselves from Trump’s actions, and they have not. Instead, they’ve often doubled down in their support. This is perceived to demonstrate a commitment to Trump’s brand of politics.
The article mentions a HuffPost article in which two Republican representatives did rebuke Trump. However, this is seen as an exception that proves the rule. Those two are framed as not being in Trump’s good graces anyway.
Ultimately, the consensus that the “Even MAGA Can’t Stomach Trump’s Vile Rob Reiner Post” idea is just wrong. The general sense is that the MAGA crowd will find a way to justify, ignore, or even celebrate the post. The hope for some kind of moral reckoning among Trump supporters seems to be non-existent.