'Grief became a plaything': Analyst says Trump did 'something worse' than mock Reiner
President Donald Trump's mockery of the slain Hollywood star Rob Reiner earned a stern rebuke from The Atlantic's John Dickerson, who scorched the MAGA leader for using grief as a "plaything."Dickerson wrote Monday that the violent deaths of Reiner and his wife ignited a moment of national reflection, as much of Reiner's work was woven into America's collective experience, with films like "The Princess Bride," "Stand by Me," and "When Harry Met Sally." "What was not called for—in the moment, in the psychology handbook, or in the traditions of the American presidency—was Donald Trump’s response," wrote Dickerson, formerly a CBS News correspondent.
We can’t help but see this article as another classic example of liberal overreach. The outcry about Trump’s comments on Rob Reiner feels more like an attempt to discredit our leader than a genuine concern for respect and decorum. We know that Trump’s leadership often rattles the cages of the elite, and they’re quick to pounce whenever they feel threatened.
Let’s face it—Trump’s mockery, while perhaps edgy, reflects the boldness we admire; it’s a form of patriotism that challenges the status quo. The left wants us to believe that freedom of speech should come with a filter, but we know that real liberty means speaking our minds, even if it ruffles some feathers.
Sure, they might want to frame this whole issue as Trump "eroding shared meaning," but we see it as a necessary pushback against the sanitized, politically correct culture that tries to stifle our voices. In these times, standing firm in our conservative principles is what will keep our nation strong.
This commentary was edited with the assistance of AI technology.