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Personalities from across the partisan divide and the Hollywood industry are uniting to condemn Donald Trump for his remarks in the wake of the shocking deaths of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

A Controversial Online Post

After the couple were found dead at their Los Angeles residence, Trump posted on his platform to describe the late director as "tortured and suffering". In a message, he asserted 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".

His comments then pivoted to self-praise, juxtaposing Reiner's supposed "raging obsession" and "obvious paranoia" with what Trump called the "Golden Age of America".

Police Update and Detention

Authorities have since confirmed the arrest of the Reiners' 32-year-old son, Nick, on charges related to murder in connection with the case. Reports indicate his bond was set at a substantial amount.

A Wave of Condemnation from Celebrities and Politicians

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

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

Television host Whoopi Goldberg, who called Reiner a friend, similarly criticized the statements. She pointed to previous rhetoric from Trump about political violence, demanding, "Have you no shame? Can you get any worse?"

California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, succinctly wrote, "He is a sick man."

Echoing this view, US House member Maxwell Alejandro Frost said, "What a despicable piece of trash."

Senator Chris Murphy commented, "He's just crossed a line. Now saying Rob and Michele Reiner caused their own murder because they didn’t support him. So sick."

Criticism from His Own Political Ranks

Some Republican lawmakers also expressed disapproval.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the event was "a family tragedy, not about politics or political enemies". She also alluded to struggles with substance abuse and mental health within families.

Fellow GOP congressman, Thomas Massie, labeled Trump's discourse "unacceptable and disgraceful" given the nature of the deaths. He publicly dared members in his party to defend the statements.

Reiner's Legacy and Views on Trump

Rob Reiner was consistently a outspoken critic of Donald Trump. In a previous conversation, he stated Trump was "not psychologically suited" for the presidency. He had also warned about the dangers of authoritarian rule should Trump be reelected to power.

"We see autocracy on the rise around the world," Reiner noted. "If we fall, there’s a danger that democracy collapse around the world."

Regardless of his strong criticisms, Reiner had previously expressed "absolute horror" and condemned political violence unequivocally after the killing of a different political figure.

A Notable Connection: The Art of the Deal

Providing a element of past connection, Michele Reiner, previously Michele Singer, was the photographer who shot the photograph for Donald Trump's 1987 book, The Art of the Deal.

Rob Reiner had previously shared the story of the photo shoot, noting Trump's demand for "a specific hair product" while being photographed on a skyscraper overlooking Central Park.