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Miles Archer

(22,288 posts) Wed Jan 7, 2026, 02:01 AM Jan 7

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

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. [View all] Miles Archer Jan 7 OP

There's got to be a story behind that. I wonder what is is. NBachers Jan 7 #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 Jan 7 #2

It was more than grief. GoCubsGo Jan 7 #5

I don't recall Michael Reagan criticizing TSF one time for killing no_hypocrisy Jan 7 #3

St. Ronnie had 5 children?? Freddie Jan 7 #4

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

IOW, another coat-tail-riding dead grifter. harumph Jan 7 #6