🔗 Share this article Condemnation Erupts as Former President Trump's Social Media Remarks on Rob Reiner Draws Sharp Backlash Individuals from both sides of the political aisle and the Hollywood world are uniting to condemn former President Donald Trump for his comments following the shocking deaths of renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. A Controversial Social Media Post After the couple were found dead at their Los Angeles home, Trump posted on his platform to describe the deceased director as "anguished and suffering". The message, he claimed Reiner's death was "due to the anger he provoked others through his massive, relentless, and untreatable affliction with a mind-crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME". His comments quickly shifted to self-praise, contrasting Reiner's supposed "intense obsession" and "obvious paranoia" with what Trump described as the "Golden Age of America". Law Enforcement Update and Arrest Authorities have since announced the detention of the couple's 32-year-old son, Nick, on charges related to homicide in relation to the incident. It is reported his bond was set at a significant amount. A Wave of Criticism from Public Figures The response to Trump's post was swift and harsh. This is a vile and despicable statement,” remarked actor Patrick Schwarzenegger. Media personality Whoopi Goldberg, who described Reiner a friend, also criticized the statements. Goldberg pointed to previous comments from Trump regarding the killing of an activist, demanding, "Have you no shame? Can you get any lower?" The state of California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, simply wrote, "This is a disturbed man." Echoing this view, US House member Maxwell Alejandro Frost declared, "What a despicable piece of trash." Senator Chris Murphy commented, "He's just lost it. Now saying the Reiners caused their own demise because they opposed him. Deeply disturbing." Rebuke from Within Political Ranks A number of Republican lawmakers also expressed dismay. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized that the situation was "a personal tragedy, not about politics or rivals". She also mentioned challenges with substance abuse and psychological well-being some families face. Another Republican congressman, Thomas Massie, called Trump's remarks "inappropriate and disrespectful" considering the nature of the deaths. He openly challenged others in his party to justify the statements. Reiner's History and Stance on Trump Rob Reiner was long a vocal critic of Donald Trump. During a previous conversation, he argued Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the office. He had also warned about the dangers of autocracy if Trump be reelected to power. "We see authoritarianism making its move around the world," Reiner said. "If we fall, there’s a danger that democracy collapse around the world." Despite his strong criticisms, Reiner had previously expressed "complete revulsion" and condemned violence for political ends without reservation after the killing of a different political figure. A Notable Link: The Art of the Deal Adding a element of historical connection, Michele Reiner, formerly Michele Singer, was the artist who shot the cover image for Donald Trump's 1987 book, The Art of the Deal. Rob Reiner had previously recounted the story of the session, noting Trump's request for "special hairspray" while posing on a high-rise with a view of Central Park.