Rob Reiner's 'The American President' Cited as Lesson on Power for Trump
A letter published in The Guardian on 16 December 2025 highlights Rob Reiner's 1995 film The American President as an important lesson in power exercised through compassion and consensus in U.S. politics. The letter writer, Quentin Falk from Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire, argues that Donald Trump would gain more by drawing lessons from the film rather than attacking its director. The Guardian notes that Trump's post about Rob Reiner, which provoked outrage among lawmakers and celebrities on 15 December, contrasts starkly with the film's message. Directed by Rob Reiner and featuring Michael Douglas, The American President exemplifies political leadership grounded in empathy. The letter was published on 16 December 2025 at 19:00 CET, with a slight update at 19:06 CET.
