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Figures from across the partisan spectrum and the entertainment industry are coming together to condemn Donald Trump for his remarks following the shocking deaths of esteemed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

A Controversial Social Media Statement

After the couple were found deceased at their Brentwood home, Trump took to his platform to describe the late director as "tortured and struggling". The post, he claimed Reiner's demise was "due to the anger he provoked others through his enormous, relentless, and incurable condition with a debilitating disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME".

The post then pivoted to self-praise, contrasting Reiner's supposed "intense obsession" and "clear paranoia" with what Trump called the "Golden Age of America".

Police Update and Detention

Authorities have since announced the arrest of the couple's 32-year-old son, Nick, on charges related to homicide in connection with the incident. Reports indicate his bond was established at a significant sum.

A Torrent of Criticism from Celebrities and Politicians

The response to Trump's post was swift and harsh.

This is a vile and vile statement,” said public figure Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Television host Whoopi Goldberg, who described Reiner a friend, also condemned the remarks. Goldberg pointed to previous rhetoric from Trump regarding the killing of an activist, asking, "Have you no shame? Is it possible to get any worse?"

The state of California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, succinctly wrote, "He is a disturbed man."

Echoing this view, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "He is a contemptible piece of garbage."

Senator Chris Murphy commented, "Trump has just lost it. Now saying the Reiners brought on their own murder because they opposed him. So sick."

Rebuke from His Own Party

Some Republican elected officials also voiced disapproval.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the situation was "a personal tragedy, not about politics or rivals". Greene also mentioned struggles with substance abuse and psychological well-being within families.

Fellow GOP representative, Thomas Massie, called Trump's discourse "unacceptable and disrespectful" given the circumstances. He publicly challenged others in his party to justify the statements.

The Director's Legacy and Views on Trump

Rob Reiner was consistently a vocal critic of Donald Trump. In a past conversation, he stated Trump was "mentally unfit" for the office. He had also cautioned about the dangers of autocracy if Trump return to power.

"We see authoritarianism on the rise around the world," Reiner noted. "If we fall, there’s a risk that democratic systems crumble around the world."

Despite his strong opposition, Reiner had previously shown "complete revulsion" and denounced political violence unequivocally after the killing of a different political figure.

An Ironic Connection: The Art of the Deal

Providing a layer of past irony, Michele Reiner, formerly Michele Singer, was the artist who captured the cover image for Donald Trump's iconic book, The Art of the Deal.

Rob Reiner had previously recounted the anecdote of the session, mentioning Trump's request for "special hairspray" while being photographed on a skyscraper overlooking Central Park.