SAT . BREAKING: Rockstar Dave Matthews Slams Trump in Viral Video Amid Mourning for Rob Reiner

A raw, unscripted video from Dave Matthews is rapidly spreading across social media after the legendary musician launched a blistering verbal attack on former President Donald Trump, tying his remarks to grief over the tragic passing of cultural icon Rob Reiner.

The clip, recorded selfie-style as Matthews walked along a road, captures the Dave Matthews Band frontman speaking emotionally and without restraint. The moment quickly went viral, not only for its intensity, but for the timing—coming as fans and colleagues mourn Reiner’s death.

In the video, Matthews expresses deep anger and disbelief, accusing Trump of injecting what he described as “poison” into public discourse at a time of collective mourning.

“What a disgusting human being Donald Trump is,” Matthews said, pausing briefly as he navigated traffic.
“Just beyond… I have to find a different way to cross the road here. What a beyond despicable, disgusting human being he is.”

Matthews continued, escalating his rhetoric as he reflected on Trump’s public behavior while the arts community was grieving.

“What a shallow, horrifying, selfish, greedy, cruel little pig he is,” he said.
“Anyway, I hate that while we all mourn the loss of a cultural icon, this… just puts poison in the air. I just don’t understand it.”

The musician closed the video on a note of existential disbelief, questioning how such a mindset could exist at all.

“I don’t understand how it’s possible to think like that and be alive.”

The video ignited immediate reaction online, with supporters praising Matthews for what they see as unfiltered honesty, while critics accused him of crossing a line with the tone of his remarks. Regardless of viewpoint, the clip underscores how political divisions continue to spill into cultural spaces, even moments of shared loss.

Dave Matthews has previously spoken out on social and political issues, but fans noted that this message felt especially raw and personal, reflecting a mix of grief, frustration, and moral outrage.

As of now, Trump has not publicly responded to Matthews’ comments.