White House Response & Republican Reactions - The White House has made no effort to offer condolences to the Reiner family after the tragic death [1] - Some Republican lawmakers, including Marjorie Taylor Green, Nancy Mace, and Mike Lawler, publicly pushed back against Trump's comments, stating that a moment of tragic death is not a place for politics [1] - Senators Tom Tillis and John Kennedy also responded, with Kennedy suggesting President Trump should have said nothing [1] Trump's Behavior & Presidential Norms - The President's behavior shows a disregard for others' well-being, safety, and humanity, citing instances such as not commenting on the death of a police officer in Georgia or offering condolences after Melissa Hortman's assassination [1] - Trump dismissed threats made against Marjorie Taylor Green, stating that nobody cares about her [1] - Trump's reaction to Rob Reiner's killing is contrasted with his reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination, where he condemned those who celebrated [1] - The question is raised whether Trump has changed what is seen as presidential, as he has defied the rules of political gravity [11][14] Political Impact & Midterm Elections - Trump's behavior motivates people who are disgusted, potentially impacting Democratic overperformance in the midterms [2] - The midterms will come down to motivation to vote, as about 40% of the American electorate who participated in the presidential year do not return for the midterms [2][7] - Some Trump voters are exhausted and embarrassed by the President's behavior, which could affect Republican turnout in the midterms [6][8] - Mike Johnson deflected questions about Trump's comments, focusing on healthcare costs, raising the question of whether common decency matters anymore [16][19]