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Miles Archer

(21,779 posts) Wed Jan 7, 2026, 02:01 AM Yesterday

Michael Reagan, dead at 80. I've held one indelible, overriding image of him for decades, courtesy of Nancy.

It was at Saint Ronnie the Gipper's funeral. Michael approached Nancy, apparently to console her. I can't remember if he placed his hand on her shoulder or just stood there next to her. But she looked up at him, FROZE, GLARED at him without saying a word, and he withdrew. It was a genuinely chilling moment.

So, whatever reputation he had as a "conservative commentator," when I learned of his passing, I could see that image in my head as if it were appearing on my TV right now.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/michael-reagan-ronald-reagans-eldest-son-dies-at-80/

Ronald Reagan’s Eldest Son Dies at 80
‘STEADFAST GUARDIAN’
The eldest son of the former president was best known as a conservative commentator.

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Michael Reagan, dead at 80. I've held one indelible, overriding image of him for decades, courtesy of Nancy. (Original Post) Miles Archer Yesterday OP

There's got to be a story behind that. I wonder what is is. NBachers Yesterday #1

I remember that but I don't think it meant much more than she was in grief and she wasn't his mother JI7 Yesterday #2

It was more than grief. GoCubsGo Yesterday #5

I don't recall Michael Reagan criticizing TSF one time for killing no_hypocrisy Yesterday #3

St. Ronnie had 5 children?? Freddie Yesterday #4

Four with Nancy. Michael was adopted by Reagan and Jane Wyman when they were married. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #7

IOW, another coat-tail-riding dead grifter. harumph Yesterday #6