On May 31, 2020, Reich declared that "by having no constructive response to any of the monumental crises now convulsing America, Trump has abdicated his office."[74] Since at least 2021, Reich has publicly supported President Donald Trump's removal from Twitter and other social media platforms.[75][76] In an April 2022 op-ed published on The Guardian, he criticized Elon Musk's efforts to take over Twitter, opining that the "libertarian vision of an 'uncontrolled' internet" is "dangerous rubbish".[75]
In 2022, Reich called Florida Governor Ron DeSantis a "fascist".[77]
In October 2023, Reich authored The last adult in the room. In the essay, he characterized Joe Biden as, "shrewd, careful, and calibrated" and expressed gratitude that Biden "is in charge" at a time "when the kids are on a rampage.[78]