Rob Reiner condemned the killing and described Charlie Kirk’s assassination as an act that should never happen to anyone, regardless of politics.

Key remarks

  • In an interview shortly after the shooting, Rob Reiner said his immediate reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination was “absolute horror” or “complete horror.”
  • He said he had seen the video of the attack and called it “beyond belief,” stressing that such violence “should never happen to anybody.”
  • Reiner emphasized that political differences do not justify violence, saying he did not care what someone’s political beliefs are, this kind of act is “not acceptable” and “not a solution” to problems.

On forgiveness and Erika Kirk

  • Reiner also praised Charlie Kirk’s wife, Erika, for publicly expressing forgiveness toward her husband’s killer at the memorial service.
  • He called her message “beautiful” and said he embraced the Christian teaching of forgiveness that she modeled in her remarks.

Why this became a trending topic

  • The comments resurfaced and went viral after Rob Reiner and his wife were later murdered in their Los Angeles home, with many users highlighting how strongly he condemned political violence against a man whose views he opposed.
  • Forum and social media discussions often point out that, while some figures on the left were mocking or minimizing Kirk’s death, Reiner publicly denounced the assassination and spoke about shared humanity over partisan divides.

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