🔗 Share this article Condemnation Explodes as Trump's Social Media Remarks on Rob Reiner Ignites Fierce Criticism Personalities from across the political spectrum and the Hollywood industry are coming together to condemn Donald Trump for his statements following the shocking deaths of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. A Controversial Social Media Post Following the discovery of the couple dead at their Brentwood home, Trump posted on his platform to describe the deceased director as "anguished and suffering". The message, he asserted Reiner's demise was "due to the anger he provoked others through his enormous, relentless, and incurable condition with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME". The post then pivoted to praising his own achievements, contrasting Reiner's supposed "raging obsession" and "clear paranoia" with what Trump called the "unprecedented era of America". Police Update and Arrest Authorities have since confirmed the arrest of the couple's 32-year-old son, Nick, on charges related to homicide in relation to the incident. It is reported his bail was set at a significant sum. A Wave of Condemnation from Celebrities and Politicians The reaction to Trump's words was immediate and scathing. “What a vile and vile statement,” said public figure Patrick Schwarzenegger. Television host Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a friend, similarly condemned the statements. Goldberg referenced previous comments from Trump about political violence, demanding, "Do you have no decency? Can you get any lower?" California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, succinctly wrote, "He is a sick man." Mirroring this view, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost declared, "What a despicable piece of garbage." Senator Chris Murphy added, "Trump has just crossed a line. Now implying the Reiners brought on their own murder because they opposed him. So sick." Rebuke from His Own Party A number of Republican elected officials also expressed disapproval. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized that the situation was "a family tragedy, not about politics or rivals". Greene also mentioned challenges with addiction and mental health some families face. Fellow Republican representative, Thomas Massie, labeled Trump's remarks "unacceptable and disrespectful" considering the circumstances. He publicly dared members in his political party to justify the comments. Reiner's History and Stance on Trump Rob Reiner was consistently a outspoken detractor of Donald Trump. During a previous conversation, he argued Trump was "mentally unfit" for the presidency. He had also warned about the dangers of autocracy if Trump be reelected to power. "We see authoritarianism on the rise around the world," Reiner said. "If we crumble, there’s a danger that democratic systems crumble around the world." Regardless of his strong opposition, Reiner had previously shown "complete revulsion" and condemned political violence without reservation after the shooting of another political figure. A Notable Link: The Art of the Deal Adding a element of historical irony, Michele Reiner, formerly Michele Singer, was the artist who captured the photograph for Donald Trump's 1987 book, The Art of the Deal. Rob Reiner had once recounted the anecdote of the photo shoot, noting Trump's demand for "special hairspray" as being photographed on a high-rise overlooking Central Park.