Ballot with Patrick Gutfield - Where Politics Meets Pop Culture

Trump Hears About Rob Reiner Murder, Makes It About Himself

December 16, 2025·7 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

fter a shocking double murder, President Trump went straight to Truth Social to attack the dead man, diagnosing Rob Reiner with “Trump Derangement Syndrome” instead of offering condolences. Even Trump allies recoiled, calling the post indecent. Then, as if that wasn’t enough for one day, Trump filed a ten billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC over a January sixth documentary that never aired in the U.S., insisting his words that day were “beautiful.” From blaming a murder victim to suing a foreign broadcaster in Florida, Trump once again proved that no story is too tragic or too international to bend back toward himself. Come for the sass, stay for the sanity—and blame the A.I. for the jokes that don’t land.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media

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