🔗 Share this article Condemnation Explodes as Former President Trump's Comments on Director Rob Reiner Ignites Widespread Backlash Personalities from both sides of the partisan aisle and the entertainment industry are coming together to condemn Donald Trump for his remarks in the wake of the shocking passing of renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. A Provocative Online Statement After the couple were found dead at their Los Angeles residence, Trump posted on social media to label the deceased director as "anguished and suffering". In a message, he claimed Reiner's demise was "because of the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable condition with a debilitating disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME". The post quickly shifted to self-praise, contrasting Reiner's alleged "raging obsession" and "obvious paranoia" with what Trump described as the "unprecedented era of America". Law Enforcement Update and Detention Police have since confirmed the arrest of the Reiners' 32-year-old son, Nick, on charges related to murder in relation to the case. It is reported his bond was established at a significant sum. A Torrent of Condemnation from Public Figures The response to Trump's post was swift and scathing. This is a vile and despicable statement,” remarked actor Patrick Schwarzenegger. Television host Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a close acquaintance, similarly condemned the remarks. Goldberg pointed to previous rhetoric from Trump about the killing of an activist, demanding, "Have you no shame? Is it possible to get any lower?" The state of California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, succinctly stated, "This is a sick man." Echoing this view, US House member Maxwell Alejandro Frost declared, "What a contemptible piece of garbage." Senator Chris Murphy added, "Trump has just lost it. Now implying Rob and Michele Reiner caused their own murder because they opposed him. So sick." Rebuke from Within Party A number of Republican lawmakers also expressed dismay. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized that the event was "a personal tragedy, not about politics or political enemies". She also alluded to challenges with substance abuse and psychological well-being within families. Another GOP representative, Thomas Massie, called Trump's remarks "unacceptable and disrespectful" given the nature of the deaths. He publicly dared members in his party to defend the statements. Reiner's History and Views on Trump Rob Reiner was consistently a outspoken critic of Donald Trump. During a past conversation, he stated Trump was "mentally unfit" for the office. He had also warned about the risks of autocracy should Trump be reelected to power. "We see authoritarianism on the rise around the world," Reiner said. "Should the United States crumble, there’s a danger that democracy collapse around the world." Regardless of his strong opposition, Reiner had previously expressed "absolute horror" and denounced violence for political ends unequivocally following the shooting of another individual. A Notable Connection: The Art of the Deal Providing a element of historical irony, Michele Reiner, formerly Michele Singer, was the photographer who captured the photograph for Donald Trump's iconic book, The Art of the Deal. Rob Reiner had once shared the story of the photo shoot, mentioning Trump's demand for "a specific hair product" as being photographed on a skyscraper overlooking Central Park.