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Personalities from both sides of the partisan aisle and the entertainment world are uniting to condemn Donald Trump for his remarks in the wake of the shocking deaths of acclaimed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

An Inflammatory Online Statement

Following the discovery of the couple deceased at their Brentwood home, Trump posted on his platform to label the deceased director as "anguished and struggling". In a post, he asserted Reiner's demise was "due to the hostility he provoked others through his enormous, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME".

The post quickly shifted to praising his own achievements, contrasting Reiner's supposed "raging obsession" and "obvious paranoia" with what Trump called the "Golden Age of America".

Police Developments and Detention

Authorities have since announced the detention of the Reiners' adult son, Nick, on charges related to murder in connection with the case. Reports indicate his bond was set at a significant sum.

A Torrent of Condemnation from Public Figures

The response to Trump's words was immediate and harsh.

This is a appalling and despicable statement,” said actor Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Television host Whoopi Goldberg, who described Reiner a close acquaintance, also criticized the statements. Goldberg referenced previous comments from Trump regarding the killing of an activist, demanding, "Do you have no decency? Is it possible to get any lower?"

The state of California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, simply stated, "This is a disturbed man."

Mirroring this view, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost declared, "What a despicable piece of trash."

Senator Chris Murphy added, "Trump has just lost it. Now implying Rob and Michele Reiner caused their own murder because they didn’t support him. So sick."

Criticism from Within Political Ranks

Some GOP elected officials also expressed dismay.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized that the situation was "a personal tragedy, not about politics or political enemies". She also mentioned challenges with addiction and psychological well-being within families.

Another Republican representative, Thomas Massie, labeled Trump's remarks "inappropriate and disrespectful" given 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 vocal critic of Donald Trump. In a past interview, he stated Trump was "mentally unfit" for the office. He had also warned about the dangers of autocracy should Trump return to power.

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

Regardless of his strong opposition, Reiner had in the past shown "complete revulsion" and denounced political violence without reservation after the killing of another individual.

An Ironic Connection: The Art of the Deal

Providing a layer of historical irony, Michele Reiner, formerly Michele Singer, was the photographer who captured the cover image for Donald Trump's 1987 book, The Art of the Deal.

Rob Reiner had previously shared the story of the session, mentioning Trump's demand for "special hairspray" while posing on a high-rise overlooking Central Park.