BREAKING NEWS: Scottie Scheffler sheds tears as she publicly criticizes Trump for his shocking reaction to Rob Reiner’s brutal murder

Dallas, Texas, December 23, 2025 – Golf star Scottie Scheffler – world No. 1 golfer, two-time Masters champion and symbol of composure – could not hold back his tears when publicly criticizing President Donald Trump for his shocking comments about the brutal murder of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner.

In an emotional interview on Golf Channel, Scheffler strongly condemned what he called “the lack of dignity and respect for a human being who just lost his life in a horrific act of violence.”

“Regardless of how you feel about Rob Reiner, this was an inappropriate and disrespectful discussion about a man who was brutally killed,” Scheffler said, his voice choking and tears rolling down his cheeks.

He accused Trump of choosing cruelty over compassion, asserting that political differences should never be used to justify attacking a dead person.

The incident stemmed from Trump’s comments on Truth Social just hours after news of the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner spread.

Trump wrote that Reiner’s death was “reportedly due to the anger he caused to others through his incurable chronic illness…known as Trump Derangement Syndrome.”

Trump called Reiner “a crazy person” and said he was “not a fan” of Reiner, claiming that Reiner was “very bad for our country.”

These comments sparked outrage from both parties.

Even some Republican congressmen like Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) criticized: “No matter what you think about Rob Reiner, these are inappropriate and disrespectful words for someone who was just brutally murdered.”

Scheffler, who rarely speaks about politics, chose to speak up because he felt he “couldn’t stay silent in the face of this lack of humanity.”

Scheffler continued to criticize the White House interview where Trump called Reiner a “weird person”. “I don’t believe that even from the Oval Office he would double down on disrespect instead of backing down,” Scheffler said.

He posed a question to Republican elected officials, White House staff and even the Vice President: will they continue to remain silent simply out of fear or political loyalty?

Scheffler’s actions don’t stop at words. He donated $500,000 to Rob Reiner’s family, specifically for the remaining members except Nick Reiner – the son who is currently in detention in connection with his parents’ murder.

This donation was seen as a clear humanitarian gesture, showing compassion for the victim while respecting the legal process for the suspect.

Under the pressure of criticism from his own party, Trump has no regrets.

When asked if he stood by his comments after some Republicans condemned him, Trump responded that Reiner was “a deranged person”, adding that he was “not a fan” and believed Reiner was “very bad for our country”.

These comments further fueled the outrage. Scheffler directly challenged Republican leadership, asking if they would continue to ignore it simply because they were afraid of confronting him.

His statement deepened the ongoing debate about responsibility, ethical leadership and the limits of political speech.

What surprised many people was that the opposition was not just from Trump’s critics. Even some of his most loyal supporters have expressed disappointment, especially about the suggestion that Rob Reiner was killed because of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”

For many people, that moment crossed a line – a line that cannot be explained by politics.

But what really set social media ablaze wasn’t just Scheffler’s words or Trump’s response — it was what Trump did next, and why even longtime allies were no longer willing to defend him.

The incident has exposed the division within the Republican Party and American society. Scheffler, with his choked voice and tears, became a symbol of humanity amid the political storm.

His donation is more than just money – it’s a message that compassion must overcome political differences.

While Rob Reiner’s murder remains under investigation, with Nick Reiner charged with two counts of first-degree murder, Scheffler’s words remind everyone that even in tragedy, there is still room for respect for humanity.

The whole of America is watching. And for Scottie Scheffler, this isn’t just criticism – this is a call to conscience.